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The normative decision theory in economics: a philosophy of science perspective. The case of the expected utility theory
Journal of Economic Methodology 27 (1):36-50 (2019)
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This article analyses how normative decision theory is understood by economists. The paradigmatic example of normative decision theory, discussed in the article, is the expected utility theory. It...Other Versions
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