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Selfishness, Altruism, and Rationality. Why do we contribute money?. Why, even, do we vote, if the effect of a single vote is negligible?. Rationality-based microeconomic models are hard-… Mehr…

Selfishness, Altruism, and Rationality. Why do we contribute money?. Why, even, do we vote, if the effect of a single vote is negligible?. Rationality-based microeconomic models are hard-pressed to explain such social behavior, but Howard Margolis proposes a solution. The Nile on eBay   FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE   Selfishness, Altruism, and Rationality by Howard Margolis Why do we volunteer time? Why do we contribute money? Why, even, do we vote, if the effect of a single vote is negligible? Rationality-based microeconomic models are hard-pressed to explain such social behavior, but Howard Margolis proposes a solution. He suggests that within each person there are two selves. Selfishness, Altruism, and Rationality, first published in 1982, is a work of great value not only to economists and political scientists specializing in public choice but to all those interested in social theory. FORMATPaperback LANGUAGEEnglish CONDITIONBrand New Publisher Description Why do we volunteer time? Why do we contribute money? Why, even, do we vote, if the effect of a single vote is negligible? Rationality-based microeconomic models are hard-pressed to explain such social behavior, but Howard Margolis proposes a solution. He suggests that within each person there are two selves, one selfish and the other group-oriented, and that the individual follows a Darwinian rule for allocating resources between those two selves.&quot;Howard Margolis&#039;s intriguing ideas . . . provide an alternative to the crude models of rational choice that have dominated economics and political science for too long.&quot;&mdash;&quot;Times Literary Supplement&quot; Author Biography Howard Margolis has held research and teaching appointments at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the Russell Sage Foundation, the Institute for Advanced Studies at Princeton, and the University of California, Irvine. Table of Contents Preface Special notation Introduction 1. Overview 2. Paradoxes 3. A Darwinian argument 4. A new model 5. Applying the FS model 6. Translating across paradigms 7. Voting behavior 8. Leaders and followers 9. Sketch of further applications Technical appendixes A. Diagrammatic treatment of goods versus participation altruism B. Detailed introduction of the FS model C. Some properties of the FS model D. Extended Lindahl-Samuelson equilibria E. Coerced and voluntary spending F. Interaction of FS and Schelling's "inner struggle" G. Notes on further psychological issues Notes Literature cited Index Details ISBN0226505243 Author Howard Margolis Short Title SELFISHNESS ALTRUISM & RATIONA Publisher University of Chicago Press Language English ISBN-10 0226505243 ISBN-13 9780226505244 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 302.13 Year 1984 Publication Date 1984-10-31 Imprint University of Chicago Press Subtitle A Theory of Social Choice Place of Publication Chicago, IL Country of Publication United States Illustrations black & white illustrations Edition New edition Edition Description Revised Pages 201 DOI 10.1604/9780226505244 UK Release Date 1984-10-15 AU Release Date 1984-10-15 NZ Release Date 1984-10-15 US Release Date 1984-10-15 We've got thisAt The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it.With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICYNo questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERYNo matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. SECURE PAYMENTPeace of mind by paying through PayPal and eBay Buyer Protection TheNile_Item_ID:16972118; , Neu, Festpreisangebot, [LT: FixedPrice], ISBN-13: 9780226505244, Book Title: Selfishness, Altruism, and Rationality, EAN: 9780226505244, Publication Year: 1984, Type: Textbook, Format: Paperback, Subject Area: Social Psychology, Language: English, Publication Name: Selfishness, Altruism, and Rationality, Item Height: 228mm, Item Width: 157mm, Item Weight: 324g, Number of Pages: 201 Pages, T.H.E. University of Chicago Press<

1984, ISBN: 0226505243

[EAN: 9780226505244], Neubuch, [PU: University of Chicago Press, Chicago, IL], Paperback. Why do we volunteer time? Why do we contribute money? Why, even, do we vote, if the effect of a s… Mehr…

[EAN: 9780226505244], Neubuch, [PU: University of Chicago Press, Chicago, IL], Paperback. Why do we volunteer time? Why do we contribute money? Why, even, do we vote, if the effect of a single vote is negligible? Rationality-based microeconomic models are hard-pressed to explain such social behavior, but Howard Margolis proposes a solution. He suggests that within each person there are two selves, one selfish and the other group-oriented, and that the individual follows a Darwinian rule for allocating resources between those two selves. "Howard Margolis's intriguing ideas . . . provide an alternative to the crude models of rational choice that have dominated economics and political science for too long."—"Times Literary Supplement " Why do we volunteer time? Why do we contribute money? Why, even, do we vote, if the effect of a single vote is negligible? Rationality-based microeconomic models are hard-pressed to explain such social behavior, but Howard Margolis proposes a solution. He suggests that within each person there are two selves. Selfishness, Altruism, and Rationality, first published in 1982, is a work of great value not only to economists and political scientists specializing in public choice but to all those interested in social theory. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability., Books<

1984, ISBN: 0226505243

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1984, ISBN: 0226505243

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