Arbeitspapier

A multi-level choice theory

The Great Recession has called into question many tenets of Neo-classical Microeconomics. Neo-classical theory allows each agent only one fixed type, homo economicus, while not denying other possible types as in adverse selection. We propose that economic agents not only choose their market basket but also their types. Agents are members of groups and each group has social norms to which the agent more or less conforms. His/her market behavior trades off private well being which responds to prices but also social well being which responds to norms. We show how deviation from norms are determined. We also discuss other anomalies in the light of this model.

Sprache
Englisch

Erschienen in
Series: UPSE Discussion Paper ; No. 2010,12

Klassifikation
Wirtschaft
Thema
Konsumentenverhalten
Soziale Norm
Rationales Verhalten
Mikroökonomische Konsumfunktion

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Geistige Schöpfung
(wer)
Fabella, Raul V.
Ereignis
Veröffentlichung
(wer)
University of the Philippines, School of Economics (UPSE)
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Quezon City
(wann)
2010

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  • Arbeitspapier

Beteiligte

  • Fabella, Raul V.
  • University of the Philippines, School of Economics (UPSE)

Entstanden

  • 2010

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