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Rational Choice Theory
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Author : Margaret S. Archer
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2013-04-03
Rational Choice Theory written by Margaret S. Archer and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-04-03 with Social Science categories.
Rational Choice Theory is flourishing in sociology and is increasingly influential in other disciplines. Contributors to this volume are convinced that it provides an inadequate conceptualization of all aspects of decision making: of the individuals who make the decisions, of the process by which decisions get made and of the context within which decisions get made. The ciritique focuses on the four assumptions which are the bedrock of rational choice: rationality: the theory's definition of rationality is incomplete, and cannot satisfactorily incorporate norms and emotions individualism: rational choice is based upon atomistic, individual decision makers and cannot account for decisions made by ;couples', 'groups' or other forms of collective action process: the assumption of fixed, well-ordered preferences and 'perfect information' makes the theory inadequate for situations of change and uncertainty aggregation: as methodological individualists, rational choice theorists can only view structure and culture as aggregates and cannot incorporate structural or cultural influences as emergent properties which have an effect upon decision making. The critique is grounded in discussion of a wide range of social issues, including race, marriage, health and education.
Rational Choice
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Author : Jon Elster
language : en
Publisher: NYU Press
Release Date : 1986-11
Rational Choice written by Jon Elster and has been published by NYU Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1986-11 with Political Science categories.
This series brings together a carefully edited selection of the most influential and enduring articles on central topics in social and political theory. Each volume contains ten to twelve articles and an introductory essay by the editor.
Rational Choice Theory And Organizational Theory
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Author : Mary Zey
language : en
Publisher: SAGE
Release Date : 1998
Rational Choice Theory And Organizational Theory written by Mary Zey and has been published by SAGE this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998 with Business & Economics categories.
Rational Choice Theory and Organizational Theory is written in response to the neo-classical economic rational choice theories and organizational economic theories which have emerged in the past decade and gained center stage in current organizational analysis.
Rational Choice Theory And Religion
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Author : Lawrence A. Young
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2016-04-29
Rational Choice Theory And Religion written by Lawrence A. Young and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-04-29 with Social Science categories.
Rational Choice Theory and Religion considers one of the major developments in the social scientific paradigms that promises to foster a greater theoretical unity among the disciplines of sociology, political science, economics and psychology. Applying the theory of rational choice--the theory that each individual will make her choice to maximize gain and minimize cost--to the study of religion, Lawrence Young has brought together a group of internationally renowned scholars to examine this important development within the field of religion for the first time.
An Inquiry Into The Nature And Causes Of The Wealth Of Nations
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Author : Adam Smith
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1822
An Inquiry Into The Nature And Causes Of The Wealth Of Nations written by Adam Smith and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1822 with Economics categories.
Rational Choice Theory
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Author : Fouad Sabry
language : en
Publisher: One Billion Knowledgeable
Release Date : 2024-02-12
Rational Choice Theory written by Fouad Sabry and has been published by One Billion Knowledgeable this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-02-12 with Business & Economics categories.
What is Rational Choice Theory Rational choice theory refers to a set of guidelines that help understand economic and social behaviour. The theory originated in the eighteenth century and can be traced back to the political economist and philosopher Adam Smith. The theory postulates that an individual will perform a cost-benefit analysis to determine whether an option is right for them. It also suggests that an individual's self-driven rational actions will help better the overall economy. Rational choice theory looks at three concepts: rational actors, self interest and the invisible hand. How you will benefit (I) Insights, and validations about the following topics: Chapter 1: Rational choice theory Chapter 2: Microeconomics Chapter 3: Neoclassical economics Chapter 4: Utility Chapter 5: Public choice Chapter 6: Bounded rationality Chapter 7: Homo economicus Chapter 8: Arrow's impossibility theorem Chapter 9: Behavioral economics Chapter 10: Prospect theory Chapter 11: Consumer choice Chapter 12: Decision theory Chapter 13: Structure and agency Chapter 14: Expected utility hypothesis Chapter 15: Ellsberg paradox Chapter 16: Robert Sugden (economist) Chapter 17: Preference (economics) Chapter 18: Preference Chapter 19: Rational choice institutionalism Chapter 20: Altruism theory of voting Chapter 21: Formalist-substantivist debate (II) Answering the public top questions about rational choice theory. (III) Real world examples for the usage of rational choice theory in many fields. Who this book is for Professionals, undergraduate and graduate students, enthusiasts, hobbyists, and those who want to go beyond basic knowledge or information for any kind of Rational Choice Theory.
Pathologies Of Rational Choice Theory
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Author : Donald Green
language : en
Publisher: Yale University Press
Release Date : 1994-09-28
Pathologies Of Rational Choice Theory written by Donald Green and has been published by Yale University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1994-09-28 with Political Science categories.
This is the first comprehensive critical evaluation of the use of rational choice theory in political science. Writing in an accessible and nontechnical style, Donald P. Green and Ian Shapiro assess rational choice theory where it is reputed to be most successful: the study of collective action, the behavior of political parties and politicians, and such phenomena as voting cycles and Prisoner's Dilemmas. In their hard-hitting critique, Green and Shapiro demonstrate that the much heralded achievements of rational choice theory are in fact deeply suspect and that fundamental rethinking is needed if rational choice theorists are to contribute to the understanding of politics. In their final chapters, they anticipate and respond to a variety of possible rational choice responses to their arguments, thereby initiating a dialogue that is bound to continue for some time.
Rational Choice Theory
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Author : Peter Abell
language : en
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
Release Date : 1991
Rational Choice Theory written by Peter Abell and has been published by Edward Elgar Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1991 with Mathematics categories.
'Rational Choice Theory is a flourishing branch of economic sociology.' Modern sociological theory has to a considerable degree been fashioned in reaction to assumptions about human rationality. This important volume argues in favour of re-establishing rather relaxed assumptions of rationality as a basis for building theory. Although such theories often fail, they prove to be more successful in building predictive and deductive models of human affairs than any competing theoretical framework. The volume includes important and seminal articles drawn from economics, game theory, utility theory and finds application in the Marxist theory of class, group theory, organization theory and the theory of power relations. This landmark book will be an essential reference companion for any serious student or researcher in modern sociological theory.
The Limits Of Rationality
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Author : Karen Schweers Cook
language : en
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Release Date : 2008-10-03
The Limits Of Rationality written by Karen Schweers Cook and has been published by University of Chicago Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-10-03 with Political Science categories.
Prevailing economic theory presumes that agents act rationally when they make decisions, striving to maximize the efficient use of their resources. Psychology has repeatedly challenged the rational choice paradigm with persuasive evidence that people do not always make the optimal choice. Yet the paradigm has proven so successful a predictor that its use continues to flourish, fueled by debate across the social sciences over why it works so well. Intended to introduce novices to rational choice theory, this accessible, interdisciplinary book collects writings by leading researchers. The Limits of Rationality illuminates the rational choice paradigm of social and political behavior itself, identifies its limitations, clarifies the nature of current controversies, and offers suggestions for improving current models. In the first section of the book, contributors consider the theoretical foundations of rational choice. Models of rational choice play an important role in providing a standard of human action and the bases for constitutional design, but do they also succeed as explanatory models of behavior? Do empirical failures of these explanatory models constitute a telling condemnation of rational choice theory or do they open new avenues of investigation and theorizing? Emphasizing analyses of norms and institutions, the second and third sections of the book investigate areas in which rational choice theory might be extended in order to provide better models. The contributors evaluate the adequacy of analyses based on neoclassical economics, the potential contributions of game theory and cognitive science, and the consequences for the basic framework when unequal bargaining power and hierarchy are introduced.
The Cambridge Rawls Lexicon
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Author : Jon Mandle
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2014-12-11
The Cambridge Rawls Lexicon written by Jon Mandle and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-12-11 with Philosophy categories.
John Rawls is widely regarded as one of the most influential philosophers of the twentieth century, and his work has permanently shaped the nature and terms of moral and political philosophy, deploying a robust and specialized vocabulary that reaches beyond philosophy to political science, economics, sociology, and law. This volume is a complete and accessible guide to Rawls' vocabulary, with over 200 alphabetical encyclopaedic entries written by the world's leading Rawls scholars. From 'basic structure' to 'burdened society', from 'Sidgwick' to 'strains of commitment', and from 'Nash point' to 'natural duties', the volume covers the entirety of Rawls' central ideas and terminology, with illuminating detail and careful cross-referencing. It will be an essential resource for students and scholars of Rawls, as well as for other readers in political philosophy, ethics, political science, sociology, international relations and law.