{"product_id":"the-theory-of-choice-isbn-9780631183228","title":"The Theory of Choice","description":"The book is in three parts with a section of keywords. Part I covers \u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e individual choice \u003cd\u003e\u003c\/d\u003e, Part II examines \u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e interactive choice \u003cd\u003e\u003c\/d\u003e. The final part covers \u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e interactive choice \u003cd\u003e\u003c\/d\u003e.  Introduction. \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I: Individual Choice:\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1. Rationality.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2. Consumer Theory.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3. How People Choose.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4. Risk, Ignorance and Imagination.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5. Homo Economicus; Homo Sociologicus.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6. Autonomy.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II: Interactive Choice:\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7. Game Theory.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8. Bargaining.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9. Game Theory Applied.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10. Organizations.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11. Cultural Exchange.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12. Anarchic Order.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III: Collective Choice:\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13. Social Choice.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14. Democracy.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15. Power.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16. Planning.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17. Agendas.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18. Social Justice.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeywords.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBibliography.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex.\u003c\/p\u003e  \"\u003ci\u003eThe Theory of Choice\u003c\/i\u003e is a welcome guide to the various permutations of politics, economics and philosophy with game theory, decision theory and social choice theory.\" \u003ci\u003eEric Rasmusen\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"The Theory of Choice is an innovative and well-written analysis of issues regarding individual and collective choice.\" \u003ci\u003eDennis C. Mueller, Professor of Economics, University of Maryland at College Park\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eShaun Hargreaves Heap\u003c\/b\u003e is Lecturer in Economics,\u003cb\u003e Martin Hollis\u003c\/b\u003e is Professor of Philosophy,\u003cb\u003e Bruce R. Lyons\u003c\/b\u003e is enior Lecturer in Economics,\u003cb\u003e Robert Sugden\u003c\/b\u003e is Professor of Economics and \u003cb\u003eAlbert Weake\u003c\/b\u003e is Professor of Politics, all at the School of Economic and Social Studies, University of East Anglia, Norwich.  Apple or pears? Guns or butter? Liberty or death? We experience life as a series of choices, large and small. What makes a choice rational? A common answer is that a rational agent calculates the probable net benefits of each possible course of action and chooses the one that best satisfies his or her given preferences. Rational choice is thus about means, not ends, a view which has been most deeply analysed in economic, and that is now becoming crucial throughout the social sciences. \u003ci\u003eThe Theory of Choice\u003c\/i\u003e provides an authoritative and comprehensive introduction to the fundamental principles of rational choice theory, game theory, and to their implications and limitations.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe book is in three parts with a section of keywords. Part I covers \u003ci\u003eindividual\u003c\/i\u003e choice, analyzing the theory of decision making by an individual who need not consider the effect on other people’s decisions. This includes the study of rationality, consumer theory and autonomy.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart II examines \u003ci\u003einteractive choice\u003c\/i\u003e in which the actions taken by one person depend on, and influence, those taken by others. The modern key to understanding such situations is game theory. The final part covers \u003ci\u003ecollective choice\u003c\/i\u003e where individuals group together to agree a common strategy or policy, which is then implemented. This section includes surveys of social choice, democracy, power and social justice.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinally, the Keywords section contains notes on the major concepts, technicalities and thinkers.\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Theory of Choice\u003c\/i\u003e is the result of collaboration between three economists, a philosopher and a political scientist. It will become essential reading for students across a range of disciplines and for professional social scientists wanting a lively introduction to these important ideas.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley-Blackwell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47990353264869,"sku":"NP9780631183228","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780631183228.jpg?v=1761787478","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/the-theory-of-choice-isbn-9780631183228","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}