Experimental Methods A Primer for Economists [Paperback]

This primer is the first hands-on guide to the physical aspects of conducting experiments in economics.Although several textbooks and surveys describing the results of laboratory experiments in economics currently exist, this primer is the first hands-on guide to the physical aspects of actually conducting experiments in this rapidly growing field of inquiry.Although several textbooks and surveys describing the results of laboratory experiments in economics currently exist, this primer is the first hands-on guide to the physical aspects of actually conducting experiments in this rapidly growing field of inquiry.Experimental economics is a rapidly growing field of inquiry, and there currently exist several textbooks and surveys describing the results of laboratory experiments in economics. This primer, however, is the first hands-on guide to the physical aspects of actually conducting experiments in economics. It tells researchers, teachers and students in economics how to deal with human subjects, how to design meaningful laboratory environments, how to design experiments, how to conduct the experiments, and how to analyze and report the data. It also deals with methodological issues. It can be used to structure an undergraduate or graduate course in experimental economics.List of figures and tables; Preface; Acknowledgments; 1. Introduction; 2. Principles of economics; 3. Experimental design; 4. Human subjects; 5. Laboratory facilities; 6. Conducting an experiment; 7. Data analysis; 8. Reporting your results; 9. The emergence of experimental economics; Appendices; Glossary; References; Index. ...a comprehensive survey of the basic principles and motivation behind economics experiments and experiment deisgn....A useful reference for the practicing economist or a good survey book for the graduate student. Choice ...An indispensable tool for anyone that wants to try a hand at experimental methods or expand an application of the methods to new areas. Charles l£0