Rethinking Rational Choice Theory

JAN DE JONG lectured on Economics in the Department of Economics and Business Administration at the University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands. He has published extensively on Labour Market Theories, Youth Unemployment, and Ethics and Economics.

PART I: UNDERSTANDING RATIONAL BEHAVIOUR Introduction Rational Choice Risky Choice Behavioural Economics Neuroeconomics Strategic Choice Social Choice Rethinking Rational Choice Theory PART II: HOW TO CHOOSE Introduction A Proper Choice Are Justifying Reasons Motivating? Framing and Ranking Commitment Neuroscience and Moral Reasoning Rational and Moral Action PART III: PRINCIPLES OF JUSTICE Introduction Justice as Impartiality Justice as Fairness Justice as Mutual Advantage Principles and Policies Equality, Liberty and Distributive Justice Epilogue