Critique of the Modern "Economic Man"

Author: Chen Xiaobing
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: This book explores the creation and evolution of the "economic man" theory from the perspective of history and development. It examines the coordination mechanisms between "economic man" and market bounded rationality, as well as the relationship between "economic man" and government interests. At the same time, it delves into and organizes the rational moral foundation of "economic man" and the tradition of realism. Particularly, it summarizes and critiques the modern transformation of the "economic man" theory and the methodological revolution in economics.