This document lists 9 academic sources that discuss the concept of homo economicus and economic rationality. The sources examine critiques of the assumptions of rational economic behavior, the relationship between economic and social factors, and the limitations of viewing humans solely as rational actors seeking to maximize their self-interest. The sources also explore more realistic behavioral models and the implications for economic theory and policy.
This document lists 9 academic sources that discuss the concept of homo economicus and economic rationality. The sources examine critiques of the assumptions of rational economic behavior, the relationship between economic and social factors, and the limitations of viewing humans solely as rational actors seeking to maximize their self-interest. The sources also explore more realistic behavioral models and the implications for economic theory and policy.
This document lists 9 academic sources that discuss the concept of homo economicus and economic rationality. The sources examine critiques of the assumptions of rational economic behavior, the relationship between economic and social factors, and the limitations of viewing humans solely as rational actors seeking to maximize their self-interest. The sources also explore more realistic behavioral models and the implications for economic theory and policy.
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