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An introductory study to Behavioral Economics, that parts from the observation of the limitations inside the dominant economic model- the Homo Economicus-, showing how the decisions of the agents not only depend on the cost-benefit valuations and that there are other determining factors like the cognitive, the psychological and the social. There is also a review of the main models on this topic in order to understand the human conduct, as well as into what extent it is a useful tool in complementing the traditional studies and be the solution to big social issues.

For most countries, economic development involves 'catching up' with leading countries. This needs more than physical assets and labour: it requires technological capabilities, educational attainment, entrepreneurship, and development of the necessary institutional infrastructure, including intellectual property rights, particularly patents.

En su desarrollo, la administración como ciencia ha dado lugar a una combinación de enfoques y teorías. Se ha pasado desde el enfoque tradicional centrado en las tareas y la racionalidad del trabajo en el nivel operacional, hasta los enfoques actuales de gestión por proceso, gestión por competencias, gestión por valores, dirección estratégica y otros que hacen énfasis en las personas, el ambiente y la tecnología, y buscan tanto la eficiencia como la eficacia organizacional. Esta obra es el resultado de investigaciones, asesorías y proyectos desarrollados e implementados en empresas ...