<p>The aspects of incentives which you are interested in are studied by psychologists as well.  I recommend Carol Dweck's work.  One of her popular books is <a href="http://mindsetonline.com/" rel="noreferrer">Mindset</a>.</p>

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Michael Bishop
<p>I am looking for a book, which gives a broad overview of all the main theories regarding incentives. Using this book, I would like to further my understanding of things like: </p>

<ul>
<li>Why <a href="https://economics.stackexchange.com/questions/167/can-one-understand-stack-exchanges-if-looking-at-them-as-markets/168#168">slot machines</a> keeps people motivated to play</li>
<li>Why extrinsic motivation is weaker than intrinsic motivation</li>
</ul>

<p>Economical theories should at least contribute to the understanding of incentives.</p>

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What is a good book for studying incentives?
David
# What is a good book for studying incentives?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2011-10-15)

I am looking for a book, which gives a broad overview of all the main theories regarding incentives. Using this book, I would like to further my understanding of things like:

* Why [slot machines](https://economics.stackexchange.com/questions/167/can-one-understand-stack-exchanges-if-looking-at-them-as-markets/168#168) keeps people motivated to play
* Why extrinsic motivation is weaker than intrinsic motivation

Economical theories should at least contribute to the understanding of incentives.

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### Answer by username_1 on 2012-04-21. Score: 5

The aspects of incentives which you are interested in are studied by psychologists as well. I recommend Carol Dweck's work. One of her popular books is [Mindset](http://mindsetonline.com/).


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