Who Thinks Like an Economist? : How the Economist Mental Model Shapes Political Decisions.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Magistro, Beatrice.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Economics--Political aspects.

Economics.

Economists--Psychology.

Economists.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (254 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

New York : Cambridge University Press, 2026.

Summary:

"This book explains why voters back economically harmful policies like Brexit and protectionism by highlighting the mental models they use to interpret the political economy. Drawing on global cases and original survey data, it helps readers understand how thinking like an economist can shape political decisions"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Introduction

What Does It Mean to Think Like an Economist? A Theoretical Framework

How Do We Measure Who Thinks Like an Economist?

Thinking Like an Economist and Brexit

Attitudes Toward Globalization, Intertemporal Trade-Offs, and Time

Preferences: Insights from Italy

Thinking Like an Economist and Time Preferences: Becoming Patient

Economic Thinking and the Rejection of Zero-Sum Views

Thinking Like an Economist and Attitudes toward Globalization in the US:

Reconciling Aggregate Gains and Distributional Consequences

Decoding Policy Choices: How Thinking Like an Economist Shapes Information Processing

Thinking Like an Economist and Views Toward Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Conclusion.

Notes:

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

ISBN:

1-009-76365-2