Rethinking Rational Choice Theory

The marriage of neuroscience and the science of choice behaviour gave birth to neuroeconomics. Jan de Jong explores this new discipline, investigating the relationship between choice behaviour and brain activity, and the light that this sheds on our systems of reasoning.

Autorentext
JAN DE JONG lectured on Economics in the Department of Economics and Business Administration at the University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands. He has published extensively on Labour Market Theories, Youth Unemployment, and Ethics and Economics.

Inhalt
PART I: UNDERSTANDING RATIONAL BEHAVIOUR Introduction Rational Choice Risky Choice Behavioural Economics Neuroeconomics Strategic Choice Social Choice Rethinking Rational Choice Theory PART II: HOW TO CHOOSE Introduction A Proper Choice Are Justifying Reasons Motivating? Framing and Ranking Commitment Neuroscience and Moral Reasoning Rational and Moral Action PART III: PRINCIPLES OF JUSTICE Introduction Justice as Impartiality Justice as Fairness Justice as Mutual Advantage Principles and Policies Equality, Liberty and Distributive Justice Epilogue