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Rational-Choice Sociology - Theory and Empirical Applications

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. em. Dr. Andreas Diekmann
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Abstract

Rational Choice Theory has become one of sociology’s general theoretical approaches. The seminar concerns itself with the major ideas, concepts and questions involved in development of a theory. The seminar will also include examples of empirical applications from various areas of sociology.

Content

In collaboration with Prof. Dr. Norman Braun, Dr. Thomas Hinz, University of Munich, and Dr. Axel Franzen, University of Cologne. Rational Choice Theory (RCT) has become a general theoretical approach in sociology. Recent progress in social sciences and game theory has triggered the theoretical development of RCT. The seminar will be concerned with important new ideas, concepts and questions of theory building. In addition, the seminar will illustrate empirical applications which cover broad areas in sociology: marriage and divorce, fertility, consumer behavior, labor market processes and exchange in social networks.

General Information

Language
German
Levels
DS , DR
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance
Lehrsprache auch in Englisch

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
seminar Rational-Choice Sociology - Theory and Empirical Applications
Blockseminar an der Venice International University (VIU) in Venedig durchgeführt mit der LMU München vom 3.12. - 7. 12.2007, Lehrsprache auch in Englisch
No time listed 28 h semesterly

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