Anthropology, Economics, and Choice

by Michael Chibnik

Book Overview

In the midst of global recession, angry citizens and media pundits often offer simplistic theories about how bad decisions lead to crises. Many economists, however, base their analyses on rational choice theory, which assumes that decisions are made by well-informed, intelligent people who weigh risks, costs, and benefits. Taking a more realistic approach, the field of anthropology carefully looks at the underlying causes of choices at different...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0292729022
• ISBN13: 9780292729025
• Release Date: November 2011
• Publisher: University of Texas Press
• Length: 216 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.1"