Fundamental Uncertainty [electronic resource] : Rationality and Plausible Reasoning /
Brandolini, Silva Marzetti Dall'Aste.editor.
Scazzieri, Roberto.editor.
This volume addresses the subject of uncertainty from the point of view of an extended conception of rationality. In particular, the contributions explore the premises and implications of plausible reasoning when probabilities are non-measurable or unknown, and when the space of possible events is only partially identified.
Description based upon print version of record.
Cover; Contents; List of Figures; List of Tables; Preface; Notes on Contributors; 1 Introduction: Fundamental Uncertainty and Plausible Reasoning; 2 Logic, Empiricism and Probability Structures; 3 The Weight of Argument; 4 A Critical Evaluation of Comparative Probability; 5 A Theory of Similarity and Uncertainty; 6 Generalized Theory of Uncertainty: Principal Concepts and Ideas; 7 Weight of Argument and Economic Decisions; 8 The Relevance Quotient: Keynes and Carnap; 9 Non-Self-Averaging Phenomena in Macroeconomics: Neglected Sources of Uncertainty and Policy Ineffectiveness
10 A Critical Reorientation of Keynes's Economic and Philosophical Thoughts11 Uncertainty and Rationality: Keynes and Modern Economics; 12 Moral Good and Right Conduct: A General Theory of Welfare under Fundamental Uncertainty; Name Index; Subject Index
Includes bibliographical references and index.
This volume addresses the subject of uncertainty from the point of view of an extended conception of rationality. In particular, the contributions explore the premises and implications of plausible reasoning when probabilities are non-measurable or unknown, and when the space of possible events is only partially identified.
Business mathematics.
Economic theory.
Behavioral economics.
Operations research.
Business Mathematics.
Economic Theory/Quantitative Economics/Mathematical Methods.
Behavioral/Experimental Economics.
Operations Research/Decision Theory.