Irrationality in the neoclassical definition of rationality

Steve Keen, Russell K. Standish

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    Abstract

    In this study we are not arguing that competition as it actually occurs in practice is not socially beneficial. Our criticism is directed instead at the false belief that rational profit-maximizing behavior and competition as defined by neoclassical economic theory will lead to a welfare-maximizing outcome-again, as defined by neoclassical theory.
    Original languageEnglish
    JournalAmerican Journal of Applied Sciences
    Publication statusPublished - 2006

    Keywords

    • competition
    • neoclassical school of economics
    • profit
    • management

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