A framework for cognitive economics
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A framework for cognitive economics
Praeger, 1992
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Includes bibliographical references (p. [291]-311) and indexes
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Description
This is the first book-length work to integrate the insights of cognitive science fully into economics. It reviews a wide range of related work in both fields and proposes new approaches to choice theory, rationality, and interaction (equilibrium) that are consistent with the limited cognitive capacity of real human beings. While joining with neoclassical economics in supporting the validity of supply-and-demand theory where it is literally applicable, McCain challenges most neoclassical theory, especially monopoly, oligopoly, and general equilibrium theory and welfare economics. His work aims to further and unite recent notions of behavioral and social economics.
This important work will be of interest to behavioral, social, and Keynesian economists, as well as other social scientists and philosophers interested in economic phenomena.
Table of Contents
Why Cognitive Economics? Some Learning from Cognitive Science Resources for Cognitive Economics A Prospect of Cognitive Economics Impulse-Filtering: A New Model of Choice Groping: A Special case of Impulse-Filtering Impulse Filtering as a Theory in Social Science Impulse Filtering as a Theory of Will Giving Reasons: A Linguistic Conception of Rationality The Nexus of Fact and Value Applications of the Linguistic Conception of Rationality Political Economy: The Critical Study of Rationales for Public Policy Emergent Rationality and Technical Progress Rational Action Equilibrium Rationality and Market Equilibrium Applications of Heuristic Game Equilibrium Sketch of a Theory of Creativity in Terms of Impulse-Filtering and the Linguistic Concept of Rationality The Creative Enterprise Final Summary Selected Name Index Subject Index
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