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Neuroeconomics Politiku

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:54:28 -0600

The topic of the December Politiku is Neuroeconomics -or- the science of what happens to our brains when we shop. Deadline is December 15th 2009 In the spirit of the holiday shopping season… Recessionistas, recessionistas, when you shop what

Social Neuroeconomics: The Neural Circuitry Of Social Preferences

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 06:00:03 -0500

This paper discusses the neural circuitry involved in altruistic, fair and trusting behaviors. Enjoy! Social Neuroeconomics: The Neural Circuitry Of Social Preferences Abstract (Via Kellogg) Combining the methods of neuroscience and economics generat

Teens and crime: the Supreme Court to decide outcome

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 15:52:23 -0500

Emory’s Gregory Berns, MD, PhD, occasionally blogs for Psychology Today in a blog titled plus2sd. Gregory Berns, MD, Ph Berns’ most recent blog taps his expertise on the use of brain-imaging technologies to understand human motivation and decisio

The Neural Basis of Financial Risk Taking

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 12:00:28 -0500

Using neuroscience to understand risk taking, rationality, and decision making. (H/T Phil Ordway) Click Here To Learn About The Neural Basis of Financial Risk Taking Abstract (Via Neuron) Investors systematically deviate from rationality when making

Understanding Neuroeconomics

Sat, 26 Sep 2009 14:38:58 -0500

A field that is closely related to behavioral economics and aiding its development is Neuroeconomics. Neuroeconomics uses the insights and methodologies of neuroscience, the study of the brain, in order to deepen our understanding of economics. Neuro