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Beyond the Market launches a sociological investigation into economic efficiency. Prevailing economic theory, which explains efficiency using formalized rational choice models, often simplifies human behavior to the point of distortion. Jens Beckert finds such theory to be particularly weak in expla...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Beckert, Jens, 1967- (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Alemán
Publicado: Princeton : Princeton University Press, ©2002.
Temas:
Economics > Sociological aspects.
Decision making > Social aspects.
Économie politique > Aspect sociologique.
Prise de décision > Aspect social.
SOCIAL SCIENCE > Anthropology > Cultural.
POLITICAL SCIENCE > Public Policy > Cultural Policy.
SOCIAL SCIENCE > Popular Culture.
SOCIAL SCIENCE > Sociology > General.
Decision making > Social aspects
Economics > Sociological aspects
Economisch handelen.
Efficiëntie.
Theorieën.
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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Sumario:Beyond the Market launches a sociological investigation into economic efficiency. Prevailing economic theory, which explains efficiency using formalized rational choice models, often simplifies human behavior to the point of distortion. Jens Beckert finds such theory to be particularly weak in explaining such crucial forms of economic behavior as cooperation, innovation, and action under conditions of uncertainty--phenomena he identifies as the proper starting point for a sociology of economic action. Beckert levels an enlightened critique at neoclassical economics, arguing that understanding e.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (365 pages)
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references (pages 327-346) and index.
ISBN:9781400825448
140082544X

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