Scarcity : why having too little means so much / Sendhil Mullainathan, Eldar Shafir.
| Author/creator | Mullainathan, Sendhil |
| Other author | Shafir, Eldar. |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | First edition. |
| Publication | New York : Times Books, Henry Holt and Company, 2013. |
| Description | 288 pages ; 25 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Introduction -- The scarcity mindset. Focusing and tunneling ; The bandwidth tax -- Scarcity creates scarcity. Packing and slack ; Expertise ; Borrowing and myopia ; The scarcity trap ; Poverty -- Designing for scarcity. Improving the lives of the poor ; Managing scarcity in organizations ; Scarcity in everyday life -- Conclusion. |
| Abstract | An examination of how scarcity--and our flawed responses to it--shapes our lives, our society, and our culture. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| LCCN | 2013004167 |
| ISBN | 9780805092646 |
| ISBN | 0805092641 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | HB801 .M83 2013 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |