Virtual Economies - (Information Policy) by VILI Lehdonvirta & Edward Castronova (Paperback)

Virtual Economies is a comprehensive guide to creating and analyzing economies based on virtual goods in digital games, social media platforms, and other online environments.

Written by two leading experts in the field, this book provides an accessible introduction to economic fundamentals such as markets, institutions, and money, and shows how these concepts can be applied to create successful virtual economies.

With a focus on practical examples and case studies, Virtual Economies is an essential resource for game developers, designers, social scientists, and policy makers looking to understand the power of virtual economies and how they can be used to create engaging and sustainable online experiences.