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The behavioral foundations of Austrian economics

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  • Randall Holcombe, 2009. "The behavioral foundations of Austrian economics," The Review of Austrian Economics, Springer;Society for the Development of Austrian Economics, vol. 22(4), pages 301-313, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:revaec:v:22:y:2009:i:4:p:301-313
    DOI: 10.1007/s11138-009-0081-9
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    Keywords

    Behavioral economics; Utility maximization; Austrian economics; Welfare economics; D03; D60;
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    JEL classification:

    • D03 - Microeconomics - - General - - - Behavioral Microeconomics: Underlying Principles
    • D60 - Microeconomics - - Welfare Economics - - - General

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