Lecture notes in microeconomic theory the economic agent

"Ariel Rubinstein is one of the most thoughtful economic theorists. His lecture notes clearly distinguish between rationality-based models as useful objects of mathematical study, and using other kinds of math to incorporate psychological limits on rationality in a disciplined way. This two-pronged perspective gives the book a distinctive twist. It will be widely used by students and teachers, and its interesting ideas about bounded rationality and behavior are unique."--Colin F. Camerer, Axline Professor of Business Economics, Caltech, and author of Behavioral Game Theory (Princeton/Russell Sage Foundation) "This book will be a valuable addition to the small collection of high-level texts in microeconomics. It is distinguished by Rubinstein's characteristic skill in choice of topics and exposition, and by his unique perspective on economic theory and game theory. At the same time, it will be accessible to a wide range of students."--Vincent Crawford, Distinguished Professor of Economics, University of California at San Diego "Ariel Rubinstein is one of the most original and provocative theorists of his generation. These notes, coming from his teaching of graduate microeconomics, exhibit his originality and clarity of thought. Students interested in mastering the foundations of microeconomics will benefit from studying these notes in conjunction with one of the more standard texts."--David M. Kreps, Paul E. Holden Professor of Economics, Graduate School of Business, Stanford University, and author of A Course in Microeconomic Theory (Princeton)