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http://dspace.mediu.edu.my:8181/xmlui/handle/10419/18774| Title: | The weak rationality principle in economics |
| Keywords: | B41 ddc:330 rationality self interest micro-foundation bounded rationality Rationales Verhalten Eigeninteresse Mikroökonomische Fundierung Beschränkte Rationalität Theorie |
| Issue Date: | 16-Oct-2013 |
| Description: | The weak rationality principle is not an empirical statement but a heuristic rule of how to proceed in social sciences. It is a necessary ingredient of any ?understanding? social science in the Weberian sense. In this paper, first this principle and its role in economic theorizing is discussed. It is also explained why it makes sense to use a micro-foundation and, therefore, employ the rationality assumption in economic models. Then, with reference to the ?bounded rationality? approach, the informational assumptions are discussed. Third, we address the assumption of self-interest which is often seen as a part of the rationality assumption. We conclude with some remarks on handling the problems of ?free will? as well as ?weakness of the will? within the economic approach. |
| URI: | http://koha.mediu.edu.my:8181/xmlui/handle/10419/18774 |
| Other Identifiers: | http://hdl.handle.net/10419/18774 ppn:484149970 |
| Appears in Collections: | EconStor |
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