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Politics as Rational Action: Essays in Public Choice and Policy Analysis
. Ed(S): Lewin, L.; Vedung, Evert
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paperback. Editor(s): Lewin, L.; Vedung, Evert. Series: Theory and Decision Library. Num Pages: 276 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHB; JKS; JPQB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 450.
One of the most promising trends in modem political science is the develop ment of a theory of politics as rational action. Focussing on choice as the central topic of study, rational choice theorists set out to specify what alter native an actor should prefer if he has some given knowledge of the conse quences of each alternative and wants to see his preference system as fully realized as possible. But rational choice theory is not confmed to the norma tive sphere of science. It can also be used for explanatory purposes. Then, the alternatives actually chosen are specified and ... Read more
One of the most promising trends in modem political science is the develop ment of a theory of politics as rational action. Focussing on choice as the central topic of study, rational choice theorists set out to specify what alter native an actor should prefer if he has some given knowledge of the conse quences of each alternative and wants to see his preference system as fully realized as possible. But rational choice theory is not confmed to the norma tive sphere of science. It can also be used for explanatory purposes. Then, the alternatives actually chosen are specified and ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Number of pages
276
Condition
New
Series
Theory and Decision Library
Number of Pages
276
Place of Publication
Dordrecht, Netherlands
ISBN
9789400989573
SKU
V9789400989573
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