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Handbook of Utility Theory: Volume 2 Extensions
. Ed(S): Barbera, Salvador; Hammond, Peter; Seidl, Christian
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paperback. Editor(s): Barbera, Salvador; Hammond, Peter; Seidl, Christian. Num Pages: 626 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJMD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 32. Weight in Grams: 889.
The standard rationality hypothesis is that behaviour can be represented as the maximization of a suitably restricted utility function. This hypothesis lies at the heart of a large body of recent work in economics, of course, but also in political science, ethics, and other major branches of the social sciences. Though this hypothesis of utility maximization deserves our continued respect, finding further refinements and developing new critiques remain areas of active research. In fact, many fundamental conceptual problems remain unsettled. Where others have been resolved, their resolutions may be too recent to have achieved widespread understanding among social scientists. Last ... Read more
The standard rationality hypothesis is that behaviour can be represented as the maximization of a suitably restricted utility function. This hypothesis lies at the heart of a large body of recent work in economics, of course, but also in political science, ethics, and other major branches of the social sciences. Though this hypothesis of utility maximization deserves our continued respect, finding further refinements and developing new critiques remain areas of active research. In fact, many fundamental conceptual problems remain unsettled. Where others have been resolved, their resolutions may be too recent to have achieved widespread understanding among social scientists. Last ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Springer United States
Number of pages
626
Condition
New
Number of Pages
626
Place of Publication
New York, NY, United States
ISBN
9781441954176
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V9781441954176
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