Klappentext

"Rational choice theories belong to the most prominent approaches of 20th century economics. By revealing the different perspectives to evaluate them, this set of conversations allows students, teachers, and researchers to increase their understanding of the potential of rational choice theories in producing knowledge in economics"-- Provided by publisher.

Inhalt

1. Introduction; 2. Pioneers of rational choice; 3. Formal theories of rational choice; 4. Psychological dimensions of rational choice; 5. Relating neurons, norms and networks to rational choice; 6. Rational choice, games and markets; 7. Critical reflections on rational choice; 8. Rational choice in philosophy; 9. Epilogue.