Homo Oeconomicus

The book explores the economic model of behavior, emphasizing its significance in economic theory and its influence on political science and law. It offers a detailed examination of the model's philosophical and methodological underpinnings, alongside its applications across various fields. Extensions of the basic model are discussed, particularly in relation to moral behavior in low-cost scenarios. Additionally, it assesses the model's implications for economic policy and the evolution of social sciences, highlighting the tension between individualistic and collectivist perspectives.