THE REPRESENTATIVENESS OF HOMO OECONOMICUS AND ITS RATIONALITY

The homo oeconomicus model is an essential concept of the neoclassical analysis. It defines the agent capable of rational choices in pursuing the maximization of his own utility functions. Over time, the notion remained at the basis of many debates, related mainly to its relevance. However, the conc...

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Main Author: Paula-Elena DIACON
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iasi 2014-09-01
Series:CES Working Papers
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Online Access:http://ceswp.uaic.ro/articles/CESWP2014_VI3_DIA.pdf