Rational Choice in an Uncertain World: The Psychology of Judgement and Decision Making

By Robyn M. Dawes and Reid Hastie

Book Overview

In Rational Choice in an Uncertain World, renowned authors Hastie and Dawes compare the basic principles of rationality with actual behavior in making decisions. They describe theories and research finding from the field of judgement and decision making in a non-technical manner, using anecdotes as a teaching device. Intended as an introductory textbook for advanced undergraduate and graduate students, the material not only is of scholarly interest but is practical as well.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 076192275X
• ISBN13: 9780761922759
• Release Date: April 2001
• Publisher: SAGE Publications, Inc
• Length: 392 Pages
• Weight: 1.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.8" x 6.3"