How We Cooperate: A Theory of Kantian Optimization (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780300233339)

A new theory of how and why we cooperate, drawing from economics, political theory, and philosophy to challenge the conventional wisdom of game theory

Game theory explains competitive behavior by working from the premise that people are self-interested. People don't just compete, however; they also cooperate. John Roemer argues that attempts by orthodox game theorists to account for cooperation leave much to be desired. Unlike competing players, cooperating players take those actions that they would like others to take--which Roemer calls "Kantian optimization." Through rigorous reasoning and modeling, Roemer demonstrates a simpler theory of cooperative behavior than the standard model provides.

Author: John E. Roemer
ISBN-10: 0300233337
ISBN-13: 9780300233339
Publisher: Yale University Press
Language: English
Published: 04/23/2019
Pages: 248
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.25lbs
Size: 9.30h x 6.40w x 0.90d

Review Citation(s):
Choice 10/01/2019