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Guala, Francesco, 1970-

The methodology of experimental economics / Francesco Guala. - Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2005. - xiv, 286 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 255-273) and index.

Contents:
1. Introduction;
Part One: Inferences within the Experiment:
2. Inside the laboratory;
3. Hypothesis testing;
4. Causation and experimental control;
5. Prediction;
6. Elimination;
Part Two: Inferences form the Experiment:
7. External validity;
8. Economic engineering;
9. From the laboratory to the outside world;
10. Experiments as mediators;
11. On monetary incentives;
Appendices:
Bibliography:
Index.



ISBN: 9780521853408 (hbk.) 0521853400 (hbk.) 9780521618618 (pbk.) 0521618614 (pbk.)

LCCN: 2004031079

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Experimental economics.
Economics--Experiments--Methodology.

LC Class. No.: HB131 / .G83 2005

Dewey Class. No.: 330 GUA