Rationality, Psychology and Capitalism : Defending Economic Theory from Behavioral Imperialism.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Sieroń, Arkadiusz.

Contributor:

Edward Elgar Publishing, publisher.

Series:

New thinking in political economy.

New thinking in political economy series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Rational expectations (Economic theory).

Economics.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (172 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Northampton : Edward Elgar Publishing, 2026.

Summary:

Providing a thorough defence of economics against behavioural imperialism and psychologism, Arkadiusz Sieroń argues that psychology should not play a significant role in economic theory.

Contents:

Front Matter

Copyright

Dedication

Contents

Acknowledgements

Introduction to Rationality, Psychology and Capitalism

Chapter 1: Four concepts of rationality in economics

Chapter 2: Should economics be more psychological?

Chapter 3: Psychological theories of the business cycle: a critique

Chapter 4: How does economic life affect psychological well-being?

Chapter 5: Psychological factors of anti-market sentiment

Chapter 6: Synopsis and final conclusions to Rationality, Psychology and Capitalism

References

Index.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.

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ISBN:

9781035394012

9781035394029

OCLC:

1591535809