Along with its predecessor (Positive Political Theory I: Collective Preference, this work is motivated by canonical rational choice theory to develop a rigorous model that can aggregate individual choices in order to positively explain collective societal political behavior. Whe…
Positive Political Theory I is concerned with the formal theory of preference aggregation for collective choice. The theory is developed as generally as possible, covering classes of aggregation methods that include such well-known examples as majority and unanimity rule and foc…
"This book is refreshing, innovative and important for several reasons. Perhaps most importantly, it attempts to reconcile game theory with one-person decision theory by viewing a game as a collection of one-person decision problems. As natural as this approach may seem, it is h…
The book examines modern decision-making from the perspective of the interdisciplinary field of neuroeconomics. The author begins by uncovering the remarkable neurological underpinnings of policy. She reveals why the most effective political and economic policies are codified no…
"Drawing on cutting-edge research in the neurosciences, Wired for Survival illuminates the surprising security implications of rapid change in the emerging economies and develop practical, technically sound ways to face the challenge of global change."--Jacket.
