Rational Choice Theory

Since the end of WWII a new and controversial theory has arisen in the political science world, the Rational Choice theory. This method concerns itself more precisely with explanation and analysis rather then the traditional descriptive and judgmental method of looking at political phenomenon. As shown in the article ‘It isn’t Rocket Science, but…” The rational choice scholar concerns itself more with the method by which an individual goes about making a decision when …showed first 75 words of 2029 total…

…showed last 75 words of 2029 total…may evolve to become a respected and accepted theory, until they can replicate the models that they have put down on paper into real life, it will always face considerable objections, specifically if you are looking for a method that will bring some practical value to our world. The question to ask then is: does a field of study become less legitimate because a mathematical model cannot be attributed to it? I should hope not…