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Proofs and Predictions in Human Problem Solving

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  • K. Vela Velupillai

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This paper suggests that Herbert Simon’s concept of proof and predictions, in the solution of problems by human’s, considered as Information Processing Agents subject to boundedly rational behaviour and satisficing objectives, is to be interpreted in terms of constructive mathematics.

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  • K. Vela Velupillai, 2021. "Proofs and Predictions in Human Problem Solving," Computational Economics, Springer;Society for Computational Economics, vol. 57(3), pages 935-947, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:compec:v:57:y:2021:i:3:d:10.1007_s10614-018-9810-0
    DOI: 10.1007/s10614-018-9810-0
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    Keywords

    Herbert Simon; Proofs; Predictions; Constructive mathematics; Jordan curve theorem; Chess; GO;
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    JEL classification:

    • B31 - Schools of Economic Thought and Methodology - - History of Economic Thought: Individuals - - - Individuals
    • B41 - Schools of Economic Thought and Methodology - - Economic Methodology - - - Economic Methodology
    • C63 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Mathematical Methods; Programming Models; Mathematical and Simulation Modeling - - - Computational Techniques
    • C65 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Mathematical Methods; Programming Models; Mathematical and Simulation Modeling - - - Miscellaneous Mathematical Tools

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