Economics:
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ISBN: 9781285859460
Author: BOYES, William
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 21, Problem 11E
To determine
To explain:
The meaning of peer pressure with the help of utility theory and the comparison of utility theory with the theory provided by behavioral and neuroeconomics.
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Peer pressure is an important influence on the behavior of youngsters. For instance, many preteens begin smoking because their friends pressure them into being “cool” by smoking. Using utility theory, how would you explain peer pressure? How would this compare with the explanations provided by behavioral economics and neuroeconomics?
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To eliminate the consumers’ state of mind from consideration in economic analysis.
To shift economic theory from a mathematical base to more of a psychological study.
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To study consumer behavior over time rather than behavior in the moment and integrate these insights in economic analysis.
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