The Theory of Choice
A Critical Guide
1st Edition
Published on 26. March 1992
Book
Paperback/Softback
416 pages
978-0-631-18322-8 (ISBN)
Description
The book is in three parts with a section of keywords. Part I covers individual choice , Part II examines interactive choice . The final part covers interactive choice .
Reviews / Votes
"The Theory of Choice is a welcome guide to the various permutations of politics, economics and philosophy with game theory, decision theory and social choice theory." Eric Rasmusen "The Theory of Choice is an innovative and well-written analysis of issues regarding individual and collective choice." Dennis C. Mueller, Professor of Economics, University of Maryland at College ParkMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
Hoboken
United Kingdom
Publishing group
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 231 mm
Width: 157 mm
Thickness: 23 mm
Weight
652 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-631-18322-8 (9780631183228)
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Other editions
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Book
03/1992
Blackwell Publishers
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Persons
Shaun Hargreaves Heap is Lecturer in Economics, Martin Hollis is Professor of Philosophy, Bruce R. Lyons is enior Lecturer in Economics, Robert Sugden is Professor of Economics and Albert Weake is Professor of Politics, all at the School of Economic and Social Studies, University of East Anglia, Norwich.
Content
Introduction. Part I: Individual Choice:.
1. Rationality.
2. Consumer Theory.
3. How People Choose.
4. Risk, Ignorance and Imagination.
5. Homo Economicus; Homo Sociologicus.
6. Autonomy.
Part II: Interactive Choice:.
7. Game Theory.
8. Bargaining.
9. Game Theory Applied.
10. Organizations.
11. Cultural Exchange.
12. Anarchic Order.
Part III: Collective Choice:.
13. Social Choice.
14. Democracy.
15. Power.
16. Planning.
17. Agendas.
18. Social Justice.
Keywords.
Bibliography.
Index.
1. Rationality.
2. Consumer Theory.
3. How People Choose.
4. Risk, Ignorance and Imagination.
5. Homo Economicus; Homo Sociologicus.
6. Autonomy.
Part II: Interactive Choice:.
7. Game Theory.
8. Bargaining.
9. Game Theory Applied.
10. Organizations.
11. Cultural Exchange.
12. Anarchic Order.
Part III: Collective Choice:.
13. Social Choice.
14. Democracy.
15. Power.
16. Planning.
17. Agendas.
18. Social Justice.
Keywords.
Bibliography.
Index.