The Economics of Altruism
Author | : Stefano Zamagni |
Publisher | : Edward Elgar Publishing |
Total Pages | : 492 |
Release | : 1995 |
ISBN-10 | : STANFORD:36105012367046 |
ISBN-13 | : |
Rating | : 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Economics of Altruism by : Stefano Zamagni
Download or read book The Economics of Altruism written by Stefano Zamagni and published by Edward Elgar Publishing. This book was released on 1995 with total page 492 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume contains 34 articles on the economics of altruism published after 1975. The articles are grouped under 6 headings: the emergence of altruistic behaviour, varieties of altruism, the relevance of altruism and selfishness, altruism and allocation of resources, evolutionary dynamics of altruism, extended rationality and altruistic behaviour. It should be welcomed by all those with an interest in economics, philosophy, psychology and sociology.