Measurable systems and behavioral sciences

Article dans une revue: Individual choices often depend on the order in which the decisions are made. In this paper, we expose a general theory of measurable systems (an example of which is an individual characterized by her preferences) allowing for incompatible (non-commuting) measurements. The basic concepts are illustrated in an example of non-classical rational choice. We conclude with a discussion of some of the basic properties of non-classical systems in the context of social sciences. In particular, we argue that the distinctive feature of non-classical systems translates into a formulation of bounded rationality.

Auteur(s)

Vladimir Ivanovitch Danilov, Ariane Lambert-Mogiliansky

Revue
  • Mathematical Social Sciences
Date de publication
  • 2008
Mots-clés JEL
B41 C65 D80
Mots-clés
  • Non-classical system
  • Incompatible measurements
  • Orthospace
  • State
  • Properties
  • Bounded rationality
Pages
  • 315-340
Version
  • 1
Volume
  • 55