The Economics of Excess: Addiction, Indulgence, and Social Policy

by Harold Winter

Book Overview

The Economics of Excess discusses both standard and behavioral economics as they apply to addiction, indulgence, and social policy.

Chapter One provides a thorough discussion of economic models of addiction. The model developed in most detail takes into account both standard and behavioral approaches. The next three chapters examine specific indulgences: smoking, drinking, and overeating. The heart of this book is its comprehensive...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0804761485
• ISBN13: 9780804761482
• Release Date: August 2011
• Publisher: Stanford Economics and Finance
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.9" x 8.8"