Choice Theory: A Very Short Introduction by Michael Allingham
Publication details: Oxford University Press New York 2002Description: x, 127 pages; Illustrations: 17 cmISBN:- 9780192803030
- 153.83
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Table of Contents
1: Choice and desire
2: Reason and rationality
3: Racing and roulette
4: Gambling and insurance
5: Conflict and cooperation
6: Democracy and Dictatorship
This book explores what it means to be rational in a variety of contexts, from personal decisions to those affecting large groups of people. It introduces ideas from economics, philosophy, and other areas, showing how the theory applies to particular situations such as gambling and the allocation of resources.
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