Rational choice theory
Subtitle: potential and limits
By: Lina Eriksson
Series: Political analysis; Political analysis (Palgrave Macmillan (Firm))
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
Published: 2011
Place of publication: Basingstoke
Language: eng
Number of pages: 284
ISBN-13: 9780230545083; 9780230545090
Subjects: Rational choice theory; Political science
Description: "The heated debates about rational choice theory (RCT) in political science raise many issues but follow up on few of them.This book therefore discusses RCT's fundamental assumptions and methodology, the value and use of models, and the use of theories in science, enabling a more nuanced evaluation of both the theory's potential and limits." --Publisher's website.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [267]-278) and index.
Table of contents: title: Rational Choice Explanations; title: The Role of Rational Choice Theory; title: Institutions and Individuals; title: Ideas and Individuals; title: Equilibrium; title: How Hard Can it be to be Rational?; title: Economic Man?; title: Conclusions: Privileged Approach or a Tool in a Tool Kit?.