Insurance and behavioral economics : improving decisions in the most misunderstood industry / Howard Kunreuther, Mark V. Pauly, Stacey McMorrow.
| Author/creator | Kunreuther, Howard |
| Other author | Pauly, Mark V., 1941- |
| Other author | McMorrow, Stacey. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2012. |
| Description | pages cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Machine generated contents note: 1. Purposes of this book; 2. An introduction to insurance in practice and theory; 3. Anomalies and rumors of anomalies; 4. Behavior consistent with benchmark models; 5. Real world complications; 6. Why people do or do not demand insurance; 7. Demand anomalies; 8. Descriptive models of insurance supply; 9. Anomalies on the supply side; 10. Design principles for insurance; 11. Strategies for dealing with insurance-related anomalies; 12. Innovations in insurance markets through multi-year contracts; 13. Publicly-provided social insurance. |
| Abstract | "This book examines the behavior of individuals at risk, insurance industry decision makers and policy makers involved in the selling, buying, and regulating of insurance"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| LCCN | 2012006486 |
| ISBN | 9780521845724 |
| ISBN | 0521845726 |
| ISBN | 9780521608268 (pbk.) |
| ISBN | 0521608260 (pbk.) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | HG8054.5 .K858 2012 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |