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Choice theory : a very short introduction / Michael Allingham.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Allingham, Michael, author.
- Series:
- Very short introductions.
- Very short introductions
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Choice (Psychology).
- Rational choice theory.
- Reasoning (Psychology).
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (127 pages) : illustrations, facsimilies.
- Edition:
- 1st ed.
- Place of Publication:
- Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2002.
- Summary:
- We constantly make choices and judge other's decisions as rational or irrational. This book explores what it means to be rational, introducing ideas from economics, philosophy, and other areas.
- Contents:
- 1. Choice and desire
- 2. Reason and rationality
- 3. Racing and roulette
- 4. Gambling and insurance
- 5. Conflict and cooperation
- 6. Democracy and dictatorship.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Description based on print version record.
- Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
- ISBN:
- 0-19-153925-2
- OCLC:
- 889971002
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