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This book presents an accessible and sometimes controversial
economic exploration of numerous issues surrounding sex, marriage
and family. It analyses the role of 'vanity', defined as social
status and self-esteem, in social and economic behaviors.In
Veblen's theory of conspicuous consumption, vanity is associated
with the consumption of luxuries such as expensive handbags and
cars. In this book, C. Simon Fan provocatively argues that vanity
is obtained by having a spouse and children with perceived
'high-quality' values, for example, a beautiful wife, a tall
husband or intelligent offspring. He demonstrates from various
perspectives that vanity plays a crucial role in male-female
relationships and intergenerational relationships. In doing so, he
challenges the conventional frontier of economics and contributes
to other social sciences. This unique book will appeal to the
educated general reader and interested academic alike. Contents: 1.
Introduction 2. Vanity Economics: A Survey and an Extension 3.
Vanity and the Consumption of Material Goods/Services 4. Marriage
Markets 5. Vanity in Romance and Marriage 6. Vanity and Virginity
7. Sexual Liberation 8. Prostitution and Commercial Sex 9.
Extramarital Affairs 10. Homosexuality 11. Classical Population
Theory 12. Gary Becker, Vanity Economics and Modern Population
Theory 13. The Cost of Children in Population Theory 14. Child
Labour, 'Working Daughters' and Population Theory 15. Old-Age
Support, Family Protection and Population Theory 16. Gender Bias,
Gender Gaps and Population Theory 19. A 'Population Problem':
Theory and Policy 20. Vanity and Divorce 21. Development and
Divorce 22. Family Background and Children's Education 23. Parental
Behaviours and the Quality of Children 24. Intergenerational
Transfers of Wealth 25. Family, Vanity and Consumption Puzzles 26.
Vanity and Social Interactions 27. Vanity, Family and Migration 28.
Epilogue Index
This book analyzes Chinese nationalism from the perspective of
social economics. It posits a conceptual framework in which
national status is treated as a "luxury" while material consumption
is considered as a "necessity" in people's preferences, which
implies that popular nationalism tends to increase with economic
development. The book extensively uses the tools of game theory and
behavioral economics to analyze inter-ethnical and international
conflicts in historical and contemporary China. The author's
economic approach to the subject of nationalism brings fresh and
critical insights into the Chinese historical events and relations
with foreign countries. For example, it helps resolve the following
puzzles: Why did most Chinese support an ethnic minority, the
Manchus, to be their ruler after the collapse of the Ming dynasty?
In the Boxer Rebellion, why did the Qing dynasty declare war
against more than eight foreign powers when it knew well that any
of the countries could defeat China easily? What are the
fundamental causes of the 1962 Sino-Indian War and the 1979
Sino-Vietnamese War? Who is responsible for the bombing of the
Chinese Embassy in Belgrade? This book attempts to answer the
questions based on the theories of social economics and rational
choice, which will interest those researching on nationalism, China
studies, international relations, history and political economy.
How does culture shape history, and history shape culture? This
book answers this question by bringing readers on a fascinating
journey through the evolution of Chinese culture, political and
legal institutions, and "national character" of historical and
contemporary China. It illustrates how "national character" evolves
endogenously along with an institutional environment through the
use of economic theories. Recognizing the unique role of
"personality" in violence and social order - important variables
that contribute to successful economies, the book provides a
meaningful take on "personality" from the "average personality" of
a country's people. It analyses the relationship between culture,
institution and "national character", providing gainful,
interesting insights into the monumental transformation of China.
This book presents an accessible and sometimes controversial
economic exploration of numerous issues surrounding sex, marriage
and family. It analyses the role of 'vanity', defined as social
status and self-esteem, in social and economic behaviors.In
Veblen's theory of conspicuous consumption, vanity is associated
with the consumption of luxuries such as expensive handbags and
cars. In this book, C. Simon Fan provocatively argues that vanity
is obtained by having a spouse and children with perceived
'high-quality' values, for example, a beautiful wife, a tall
husband or intelligent offspring. He demonstrates from various
perspectives that vanity plays a crucial role in male-female
relationships and intergenerational relationships. In doing so, he
challenges the conventional frontier of economics and contributes
to other social sciences. This unique book will appeal to the
educated general reader and interested academic alike. Contents: 1.
Introduction 2. Vanity Economics: A Survey and an Extension 3.
Vanity and the Consumption of Material Goods/Services 4. Marriage
Markets 5. Vanity in Romance and Marriage 6. Vanity and Virginity
7. Sexual Liberation 8. Prostitution and Commercial Sex 9.
Extramarital Affairs 10. Homosexuality 11. Classical Population
Theory 12. Gary Becker, Vanity Economics and Modern Population
Theory 13. The Cost of Children in Population Theory 14. Child
Labour, 'Working Daughters' and Population Theory 15. Old-Age
Support, Family Protection and Population Theory 16. Gender Bias,
Gender Gaps and Population Theory 19. A 'Population Problem':
Theory and Policy 20. Vanity and Divorce 21. Development and
Divorce 22. Family Background and Children's Education 23. Parental
Behaviours and the Quality of Children 24. Intergenerational
Transfers of Wealth 25. Family, Vanity and Consumption Puzzles 26.
Vanity and Social Interactions 27. Vanity, Family and Migration 28.
Epilogue Index
How does culture shape history, and history shape culture? This
book answers this question by bringing readers on a fascinating
journey through the evolution of Chinese culture, political and
legal institutions, and "national character" of historical and
contemporary China. It illustrates how "national character" evolves
endogenously along with an institutional environment through the
use of economic theories. Recognizing the unique role of
"personality" in violence and social order - important variables
that contribute to successful economies, the book provides a
meaningful take on "personality" from the "average personality" of
a country's people. It analyses the relationship between culture,
institution and "national character", providing gainful,
interesting insights into the monumental transformation of China.
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