Book review: Animal Spirits by Akerlof and Shiller
Akerlof’s research has significantly contributed to the field of behavioral economics, challenging traditional economic models by incorporating psychological and sociological factors. Effective economic policy must account for the full range of human motivations and behaviors, not just narrow economic rationality. For example, modest inflation can “grease the wheels” of labor markets by allowing real wage …
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