The Political Economy of Human Behaviour and Economic Development: Psychology and Economic Development

✍ Scribed by Sangaralingam Ramesh

• Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
• Year: 2022
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 323
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

This book explores how economics can be based around studies on human behaviour, rather than relying on overly simplified assumptions generated from mathematical modelling. Through examining the link between human economic activity and psychology, specifically regarding the development of cognitive and non-cognitive ability, insight into the human dimensions of economic development and the sources of human inequality are provided.

This book aims to question assumptions of rationality utilised in neoclassical economic theory and suggest how economic activity can be better understood through a deeper recognition of human behaviour. It will be relevant to students and researchers interested in the political economy and behavioural economics.

✦ Table of Contents

Preface
Acknowledgements
Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction
The Brain
Theories of the Mind
Socio-Economic Status, Family Processes and Human Development
Theories of Human Development
Conclusion
References
Chapter 2: The Dimensions of Human Development
Introduction
Economic Growth and Human Development
Quality of Life Versus Human Development
Social Institutions and Social Capabilities
Beyond HDI
Conclusion
References
Chapter 3: The Economics of Psychology
Introduction
Ability and Human Development
The Nature of Ability
Cognitive and Non-cognitive Capabilities: Early and Persistent Gaps
Upbringing: Family Investments and Endowments
Modelling Human Capability Formation
Conclusion
References
Chapter 4: The Theories of Cognitive Development
Introduction
Piaget’s Theory of Cognitive Development
Vygotsky’s Theory of Cognitive Development
The Development of Measured Intelligence
The Development of Moral Understanding
Conclusion
References
Chapter 5: Cognitive Development and Childhood Learning
Introduction
Neuroscience of Learning and Development
Gene-Environment Interplay and Development
Developmental Time
Biological Consequences of Psychosocial Adversities in Early Life
Cognitive Development
Conclusion
References
Chapter 6: Personality Psychology
Introduction
Developmental Perspectives on Personality: From Youth Based to Life Span Models
The Biology of Personality
Trait Theories and the Psychology of Individual Differences
The Puzzle of the Self
Can Personality Change? The Possibilities of Psychotherapeutics
Conclusion
References
Chapter 7: Psychology and Youth Development
Introduction
Youth Development and Socio-economic Change
Socio-economic Status, Parenting and Youth Development
Impact of Economic Crisis on Youth Development
Family Connectedness and Well Being of Emerging Adults
Adolescent Development and Bullying
Conclusion
References
Chapter 8: Conclusion
Reference
Index