Decisions, Uncertainty, and the Brain
The Science of Neuroeconomics
by:
Paul W. Glimcher
in:
Biology
Summary:
The book explores the intersection of neuroscience, economics, and psychology to understand how the brain makes decisions under uncertainty. It presents a framework for neuroeconomics, discussing how neural activity correlates with economic choices and the mechanisms behind decision-making processes.
Key points:
1. Neuroeconomics: Glimcher combines neuroscience, psychology, and economics to study decision-making as a brain function, influenced by logic and biology.
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