Readings in Applied Microeconomic Theory Market Forces and Solutions [Paperback]

Readings in Applied Microeconomic Theory: Market Forces and Solutions presents both classic articles fundamental to microeconomic analysis as well as modern treatments of frontier issues in applied theory. Complementary to standard textbook treatments, the readings and their bibliographies offer further coverage of new fields such as game theory, decision-making under uncertainty theory, and auction theory.Notes on Editor and Authors.

Preface.

Acknowledgements.

Part I: Models, Methods and Challenges in Microeconomic Analysis.

Introduction and Integration.

1. Robert E. Kuenne, On Methodologies in Modern Microeconomics (original).

2. Herbert A. Simon (1959) Theories of Decision-Making in Economics and Behavioral Science, American Economic Review.

3. Donald N. McCloskey (1983) The Rhetoric of Economics, Journal of Economic Literature.

4. Daniel M. Hausman (1989) Economic Methodology in a Nutshell Journal of Economic Perspectives.

Part II: Consumer Behavior.

Introduction and Integration.

A. Under Conditions of Certainty.

1. Gary S. Becker (1965) A Theory of the Allocation of Time, The Economic Journal.

B. Under Conditions of Uncertainty.

1. George Akerlof (1970) The Market for Lemons: Qualitative Uncertainty and the Market Mechanism, Quarterly Journal of Economics.

2. Charles. T. Clotfelter & Philip J. Crook (1990) On the Economics of State Lotteries, Journal of Economic Perspectives.

Part III: The Firm's Decision Making in Differing Market Structures.

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