The Economics and Psychology of Personality Traits

This paper explores the interface between personality psychology and economics. We examine the predictive power of personality and the stability of personality traits over the life cycle. We develop simple analytical frameworks for interpreting the evidence in personality psychology and suggest prom...

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Volume:	43
Main Author:	Lex Borghans Angela Lee Duckworth James J. Heckman Bas ter Weel
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Zielgruppe:	Academic
Place of publication:	University of Wisconsin Press 01.10.2008
published in:	The Journal of human resources Vol. 43; no. 4; pp. 972 - 1059
Related:	Externe publicaties SBE Macro, International & Labour Economics RS: GSBE DUHR RS: GSBE TIID
Data of publication:	20081001
ISSN:	0022-166X 1548-8004 1548-8004
EISSN:	1548-8004
Discipline:	Economics Business Psychology
Subjects:	Risk aversion Economic models Intelligence Motivation Personality traits Behavioral economics Cognitive psychology Human resources Personality psychology Intelligence quotient 2 International Economics Psychological aspects Economic aspects Personality Personality Traits Measures (Individuals) Skill Development Psychology Cognitive Ability Research Methodology Guidelines Evidence (Science) Research Social economics Analysis United States
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