Individual Choice Behavior: A Theoretical Analysis (Paperback)

R. Duncan Luce

ISBN 10: 0486441369 / ISBN 13: 9780486441368

Published by Dover Publications, New York, 2005

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Paperback. This influential treatise presents a mathematical analysis of choice behavior. It begins with the statement of a general axiom, then explores applications of the theory to substantive problems: psychophysics, utility, and learning. Includes considerations of the Fechnerian assumption and signal detectability theory; utility theory; stochastic theories; more. 1959 edition. This influential treatise presents a mathematical analysis of choice behavior. It begins with the statement of a general axiom, then explores applications of the theory to substantive problems: psychophysics, utility, and learning. Includes considerations of the Fechnerian assumption and signal detectability theory; utility theory; stochastic theories; more. 1959 edition. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Individual Choice Behavior: A Theoretical Analysis (Paperback)
• Publisher: Dover Publications, New York
• Publication Date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0486441369
• ISBN 13: 9780486441368
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

This influential treatise presents a mathematical analysis of choice behavior. It begins with the statement of a general axiom, then explores applications of the theory to substantive problems: psychophysics, utility, and learning. Includes considerations of the Fechnerian assumption and signal detectability theory; utility theory; stochastic theories; more. 1959 edition.

Review

?In particular its emphasis on the conceptual and experimental difficulties associated with any theory of choice, and its constant concern for empirircal certification deserve the attention of our profession.?-American Economic Review