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Decision Making as Output and Bounded Rationality

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  The classical economics theories proceed on the assumption of rational agents. Rationality implies the economic agents undertake actions or exercise choices based on the cost-benefit analysis they undertake. The assumption further posits that there exists no information asymmetry and thus the agent is aware of all the costs and benefits associated with the choice he or she has exercised. The behavioral school contested the decision stating the decisions in practice are often irrational. Implied there is a continuous departure from rationality. Rationality in the views of the behavioral school is more an exception to the norm rather a rule. The past posts have discussed the limitations of this view by the behavioral school. Economics has often posited rationality in the context in which the choices are exercised rather than theoretical abstract view of rational action. Rational action in theory seems to be grounded in zero restraint situation yet in practice, there are numerous restra
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Deciphering Dynastic Privilege

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In the post “ Why Elitism Flourishes ?” an attempt was undertaken to decode the elitist dominance in life. It sought to understand the barriers of entry of an outsider into an industry. In the analysis, connections determined the entry into the network. Implied is merit degenerating into an auxiliary element and not the critical element.   Meritocracy often seems more of a rhetoric with the organizations and as an extension, the society, rather discouraging old boy network seemingly encourage the same. Often, membership of such a club is a sign of growth and prosperity, rebelliousness indicates an exit from the career path. Numerous instances abound of the same. It would be interesting to decipher the flourishing of the clubs.   The recent instances from Bollywood seem to confirm to a substantial degree the power of elitism and the barriers of entry in breaking through the elitism. The recent talk about unapologetic defence of privileged entry and progress in the entertainment indu
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The Economic Construction of Corruption

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One word that makes one take notice is corruption. People are, at least in theory, seemingly opposed to corrupt practices and project a need for honesty. While there would be little dispute or rather undisputed stated preference towards eliminating corruption or critical of corrupt, revealed preference often demonstrates otherwise. People may go hammer and tong on the corrupt, yet given an opportunity, they are unlikely to resist themselves from exercising what is termed corruption. People might tend to proclaim themselves honest and non-corrupt, yet a detailed analysis of their personal or professional lives might indicate otherwise. It is obvious that no one   wants to describe themselves as corrupt   but would engage in practices that can be deemed corrupt.   A story comes to the mind that was revealed by co-passenger in a train. He was describing principles imbibed by his father and father in law which shaped his views against corruption. He was against bribery and would not pa
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