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Akerlof, George A., 1940-

Identity economics : how our identities shape our work, wages, and well-being / George A. Akerlof and Rachel E. Kranton. - Princeton : Princeton University Press, c2010. - vi, 185 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction -- Identity economics -- Identity and norms in utility -- Where we fit into today's economics -- Identity and the economics of organizations -- Identity and the economics of education -- Gender and work -- Race and minority poverty -- Identity economics and economic methodology -- Conclusion, and five ways identity changes economics.

This work bridges a critical gap in the social sciences. It brings identity and norms to economics. People's notions of what is proper, and what is forbidden, and for whom, are fundamental to how hard they work, and how they learn, spend, and save.

ISBN: 9780691146485 (hbk. : alk. paper) 0691146489 (hbk. : alk. paper)

LCCN: 2009038216

Nat. Bib. No.: GBB006897 bnb

Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: 015468292 Uk

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Economics--Psychological aspects.
Identity (Psychology)
Economics--Sociological aspects.

LC Class. No.: HB74.P8 / A4944 2010 HB74.P8 / AK314i 2010

Dewey Class. No.: 306.3