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Superheroes and economics : the shadowy world of capes, masks and invisible hands
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O'Roark, Brian, editor
, Salkowitz, Rob, 1967- editor
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/ Business and politics.
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/ Superheroes.
/ Business and politics.
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At first sight, superheroes and economics seem to occupy completely different dimensions - but a clash of dimensions is a classic comic book storyline: In this first-of-its-kind book, an economist and a business writer assemble an A-team of academic talent to explore the intersection of superhero mythology and economic theory in ten accessible chapters. Superheroes and economics uncovers basic economic truths that are integral to the comic stories from some of the genre's most famous names. The authors of the chapters look at ways that economic principles can add authenticity to imagined universes, and how familiar superhero stories can demonstrate concepts used by economists to forecast the behavior of markets and individuals. If Spider-Man is so smart, why isn't he rich? What are the economic implications of a tech entrepreneur like Tony Stark actually inventing Iron Man armor? What does the 80-year career of Wonder Woman tell us about the evolving role of women in the workplace? This unique book extnds the scope of comics studies to encompass social sciences. It offers a great way to introduce both fans and students to topics like opportunity cost, growth, inflation and cost benefit analysis, as well as more advanced concepts like moral hazard, utility functions and economic growth. This text can be used to supplement economics courses using colorful examples that any pop culture fan can relate to.
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Routledge
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9780815367086, 0815367082, 9780815367079
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Call Number | Copies | Material | Location |
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HB172.S88 2019 | 1 | BOOK | AUTOSTORE |
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