In this paper, I review the literature on rational choice theory (RCT) to scrutinize a number of
criticisms that philosophers have voiced against its usefulness in economics. The paper has …

This volume demystifies the procedures and practical uses of Grounded Theory, a well-
established research methodology used around the world today by social scientists …

Assuming no prior knowledge, this widely-used and critically-acclaimed text provides a clear
introduction to, and uniquely fair-minded assessment of, Rational Choice approaches. The …

There has been a significant and growing interest, and growing empirical research, around
Public Service Motivation (PSM) in recent years. There are few critiques of the construct, and …

Referring to classic rational choice models of criminal behaviour (Becker 1968), this paper
presents an extended Subjective Expected Utility model that is more in line with the …

This article addresses major arguments in the controversy about the “rationality” of moral
behavior: can moral behavior be explained by rational choice theory (RCT)? The two …

This essay argues for a reprivileging of the object of speech in the study of public address.
To this end, public discourse concerning the tonal qualities of male and female speech …

I denne artikkelen argumenterer jeg for nytten av å bruke empiriske anomalier til
eksisterende teori som et aktivt redskap i sosiologisk forskning. Artikkelen er et forsøk på å …

Models of Political Economy will introduce students to the basic methodology of political
economics. It covers all core theories as well as new developments including: decision …

Arguing about rational choice theory remains a popular pastime. Following the publication of
Green and Shapiro's Pathologies of Rational Choice Theory, a backlash against the use of …