The Economics of Scientific Knowledge: A Rational Choice Neo-Institutionalist Theory of Science - Tapa dura

Shi, Yanfei

 
9781840648041: The Economics of Scientific Knowledge: A Rational Choice Neo-Institutionalist Theory of Science
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ISBN 10: 184064804X ISBN 13: 9781840648041
Editorial: Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd, 2001

Sinopsis

The Economics of Scientific Knowledge demonstrates how contemporary economic theories, such as rational choice theory, public choice theory, game theory, and neo-institutionalist economics can be successfully applied to resolve the issues currently existing in science studies and science and technology policy.

Yanfei Shi criticizes the sociology of scientific knowledge and the traditional philosophy of science for their failures in justifying science as a rational enterprise. From an economic perspective, he explains why scientific enterprise as a public good is possible if individual scientists are self-interested and presents a new and convincing story of how scientific knowledge is produced in the contemporary society.

With professional experience as a policy analyst, Yanfei Shi's economic perspective on scientists and their behaviors, and his institutional analysis will have great implications to the current discussions on science and innovation policy issues.

Scholars and students in the fields of economics, philosophy and sociology as well as scientists, administrators and policy analysts will find this book a welcome addition to the literature of the increasingly important field of science studies.

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Yanfei Shi, Policy Analyst, The National Office for the Information Economy, Australia

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Editorial
Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd
Año de publicación
2001
Idioma
Inglés
ISBN 10 
184064804X
ISBN 13 
9781840648041
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Número de páginas
304
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