How Homo economicus lost her mind and how we can revive her

Peter DeScioli

doi:10.1017/S0140525X1800033X

How Homo economicus lost her mind and how we can revive her

Peter DeScioli

Political Science

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The target article by Boyer & Petersen (B&P) contributes a vital message: that people have folk economic theories that shape their thoughts and behavior in the marketplace. This message is all the more important because, in the history of economic thought, Homo economicus was increasingly stripped of mental capacities. Intuitive theories can help restore the mind of Homo economicus.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	e167
Journal	Behavioral and Brain Sciences
Volume	41
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1017/S0140525X1800033X
State	Published - Jan 1 2018

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