Review of Behavioral Economics > Vol 2 > Issue 1-2

Comment on “Homo Socialis: An Analytical Core for Sociological Theory”

Alan G. Isaac, Department of Economics, American University, USA, aisaac@american.edu
 
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Alan G. Isaac (2015), "Comment on “Homo Socialis: An Analytical Core for Sociological Theory”", Review of Behavioral Economics: Vol. 2: No. 1-2, pp 113-121. http://dx.doi.org/10.1561/105.00000022

Publication Date: 29 Jul 2015
© 2015 A. G. Isaac
 
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B41, B52, C62
Analytical core, Complex adaptive system, General equilibrium
 

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Introduction 
Analytical Core for Sociology 
Complex Adaptive System 
Equilibrium 
Gene-Culture Coevolution 
Rational Actor 
Norms 
Conclusion 
References 

Abstract

Gintis and Helbing (2015) propose to develop an analytical core for sociology. We review the scope and success of their proposals. We conclude that their project cannot constitute an analytical core for sociological theory, but it does set forth important enhancements of economic theory.

DOI:10.1561/105.00000022