Homo Oeconomicus

The Economic Model of Behaviour and Its Applications in Economics and Other Social Sciences

Autori

• Gebhard Kirchgässner

Parametri

Pagine

356pagine

Tempo di lettura

13ore

• Diritto
• Economia e affari
• Letteratura giuridica
• Scienze politiche & Politica
• Scienze sociali

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The book explores the economic model of behavior, emphasizing its significance in economic theory and its influence on political science and law. It offers a detailed examination of the model's philosophical and methodological underpinnings, alongside its applications across various fields. Extensions of the basic model are discussed, particularly in relation to moral behavior in low-cost scenarios. Additionally, it assesses the model's implications for economic policy and the evolution of social sciences, highlighting the tension between individualistic and collectivist perspectives.

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Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2008

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