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A Genealogy of Self-Interest in Economics (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2021)
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A Genealogy of Self-Interest in Economics (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2021)
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This is the first book to describe the entire developmental history
of the human aspects of economics. The issue of "self-interest" is
discussed throughout, from pre-Adam Smith to contemporary
neuroeconomics, representing a unique contribution to economics.
Though the notion of self-interest has been interpreted in several
ways by various schools of economics and economists since Smith
first placed it at the heart of the field, this is the first book
to focus on this important but overlooked topic. Traditionally,
economic theory has presupposed that the core of human behavior is
self-interest. Nevertheless, some economists, e.g. recent
behavioral economists, have cast doubt on this "self-interested"
explanation. Further, though many economists have agreed on the
central role of self-interest in economic behavior, each
economist's positioning of self-interest in economic theory differs
to some degree. This book helps to elucidate the position of
self-interest in economic theory. Given its focus, it is a
must-read companion, not only on the history of economic thought
but also on economic theory. Furthermore, as today's capitalism is
increasingly causing people to wonder just where self-interest
lies, it also appeals to general readers.
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