| Unit name | Rational Choice |
|---|---|
| Unit code | POLI21203 |
| Credit points | 20 |
| Level of study | I/5 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 1 (weeks 1 - 12) |
| Unit director | Dr. Jordan |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Pre-requisites |
None |
| Co-requisites |
None |
| School/department | School of Sociology, Politics and International Studies |
| Faculty | Faculty of Social Sciences and Law |
The central aim of this unit is to provide an introduction to the different theories of rational choice. These theories involve the application of various forms of rationality to explain political matters. How and why do individuals make the decisions that they do? How do people interact and choose to co-operate? Do individuals act in a deliberate and calculating way, do they seek to promote their own self-interest? Different techniques will be outlined and their ability to explain political phenomena and problems will be considered in theoretical and empirical forms. Enrolment onto this unit for all students not following it mandatorily is subject to availability.
