A Research Agenda for Economic Psychology
A Research Agenda for Economic Psychology

Author: Katharina Gangl

Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing

Published: 2019

Total Pages: 229

ISBN-13: 1788116062

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This book presents state of the art reviews on classical and novel research fields in economic psychology. Internationally acknowledged experts and the next generation of younger researchers summarize the knowledge in their fields and outline promising avenues of future research. Chapters include fundamental as well as applied research topics such as the psychology of money, experience-based product design and the enhancement of financial capabilities. The book is targeted particularly towards researchers and advanced students looking to update their knowledge and refresh their thinking on future research developments.

A Research Agenda for Experimental Economics
A Research Agenda for Experimental Economics

Author: Chaudhuri, Ananish

Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing

Published: 2021-07-31

Total Pages: 264

ISBN-13: 1789909856

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Written by well-established researchers in behavioural economics, this Research Agenda illustrates the application of incentivised decision-making experiments, highlighting how this can add a new and novel dimension to social science research. Informative and timely, it explores how experiments are being used by pioneers in a diverse range of fields when research questions may not be amenable to field studies, vignettes or surveys.

A Research Agenda for Economic Anthropology
A Research Agenda for Economic Anthropology

Author: James G. Carrier

Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing

Published: 2019

Total Pages: 167

ISBN-13: 1788116100

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The financial crisis and its economic and political aftermath have changed the ways that many anthropologists approach economic activities, institutions and systems. This insightful volume presents important elements of this change. With topics ranging from the relationship of states and markets to the ways that anthropologists’ political preferences and assumptions harm their work, the book presents cogent statements by younger and established scholars of how existing research areas can be extended and the new avenues that ought to be pursued.

A Research Agenda for Media Economics
A Research Agenda for Media Economics

Author: Alan B. Albarran

Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing

Published: 2019-12-27

Total Pages: 207

ISBN-13: 1788119061

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Presenting cutting-edge thoughts on media economics, its history and development, and looking forward to its future, this timely book investigates the changing face of the field. With contributions from some of the most prominent media economics scholars in the world, this provocative and visionary Research Agenda covers theory development, consumer and audience demand, information and cultural goods, and technological dimensions.

A Research Agenda for Social Entrepreneurship
A Research Agenda for Social Entrepreneurship

Author: Anne de Bruin

Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing

Published: 2019

Total Pages: 199

ISBN-13: 1788972325

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In the last two decades social entrepreneurship has grown in energy and impact as entrepreneurial spirit has increasingly turned to finding solutions for social, cultural and environmental issues. As social entrepreneurship has grown in popularity, so too has its academic study. A Research Agenda for Social Entrepreneurship brings together contributions from developing paths in the field to signpost the directions ahead for the study of social entrepreneurship.

A Research Agenda for Sustainable Tourism
A Research Agenda for Sustainable Tourism

Author: Stephen F. McCool

Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing

Published:

Total Pages: 271

ISBN-13: 1788117107

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Exploring tourism in an increasingly valuable landscape, this forward-looking book examines the importance of the sustainability of global travel. Leading authors in the field outline the major trajectories for research helpful in developing a sustainable and environmentally-minded industry.

A Research Agenda for New Urbanism
A Research Agenda for New Urbanism

Author: Emily Talen

Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing

Published: 2019

Total Pages: 183

ISBN-13: 1788118634

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New Urbanism, a movement devoted to building walkable, socially diversity cities, has garnered some successes and some failures over the past several decades. A Research Agenda for New Urbanism is a forward-looking book composed of chapters by leading scholars of New Urbanism. Authors focus on multiple topics, including affordability, transportation, social life and retail to highlight the areas of research that are most important for the future of the field. The book summarizes what we know and what we need to know to provide a research agenda that will have the greatest promise and most positive impact on building the best possible human habitat—which is the aim of New Urbanism.

A Research Agenda for Federalism Studies
A Research Agenda for Federalism Studies

Author: John Kincaid

Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing

Published: 2019-12-27

Total Pages: 231

ISBN-13: 1788112970

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In this forward-thinking book, fifteen leading scholars set forth cutting-edge agendas for research on significant facets of federalism, including basic theory, comparative studies, national and subnational constitutionalism, courts, self-rule and shared rule, centralization and decentralization, nationalism and diversity, conflict resolution, gender equity, and federalism challenges in Africa, Asia, and the European Union. More than 40 percent of the world’s population lives under federal arrangements, making federalism not only a major research subject but also a vital political issue worldwide.

A Research Agenda for Financial Inclusion and Microfinance
A Research Agenda for Financial Inclusion and Microfinance

Author: Marek Hudon

Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing

Published:

Total Pages: 195

ISBN-13: 1788114221

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How can financial services, such as credit, deposit accounts, financial transfers, and insurance be provided to people in need? This challenging and complex issue has been a topic of interest for the international aid community for decades. Drawing on renowned experts in microfinance and financial inclusion, this Research Agenda sheds much-needed light on this multifaceted challenge and points the way ahead for future research.

A Research Agenda for Creative Industries
A Research Agenda for Creative Industries

Author: Stuart Cunningham

Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing

Published:

Total Pages: 195

ISBN-13: 1788118588

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Interdisciplinary, internationally focused, policy-informed, and strategic, this book sets out agendas for advancing research into creative industries as a productive and innovative intervention in public policy. With contributions from leading scholars, policy and industry specialists, this Research Agenda will be a vital resource for students and academics working in the fields of communication, culture, film and media, geography, business and policy studies, and Internet and social media studies.