Reciprocity
Subtitle: An Economics of Social Relations (Federico Caffè Lectures)
Edition: 1 edition
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: May 31, 2008
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 376
ISBN-13: 9780521882651
Subjects: Economic theory & philosophy; Business & Economics; Business / Economics / Finance; Business/Economics; Economic History; Sociology - General; Business & Economics / Economic History; Altruism; Economic aspects; Economics
Description: Reciprocity in its various forms permits the existence of a peaceful society in which individual rights are respected. Coming at the subject from the angle of economic modelling, Kolm here provides an analysis of the motives, conducts and relationships of reciprocity and altruistic behaviour.