Behavioral Economics: The Basics is the first book to provide a strenuous yet accessible overview of the developing field that attempts to discover the mental processes which mediate all of the financial judgments and decisions we make. In seven accessible chapters, the book answers queries like:

– What is behavioral economics?

– So how exactly does it help us to comprehend economic behavior?

– What does it reveal about how exactly people form judgments and help to make decisions in their private and open public lives?

– What does it reveal about the psychological nature of monetary catastrophes that afflict our economic climate?

With recommended further readings throughout, Behavioral Economics: The Basics is essential for everyone students taking courses in behavioral economics, economic mindset, consumer mindset, microeconomics and game theory, and also for experts looking for an accessible introduction to the topic.