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Rationality and intertemporal choice

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  • Adam Gifford, 2009. "Rationality and intertemporal choice," Journal of Bioeconomics, Springer, vol. 11(3), pages 223-248, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:jbioec:v:11:y:2009:i:3:p:223-248
    DOI: 10.1007/s10818-009-9068-7
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    Keywords

    Self-control; Discounting; Hyperbolic discounting; Learning; A12; D81; D87; D91;
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    JEL classification:

    • A12 - General Economics and Teaching - - General Economics - - - Relation of Economics to Other Disciplines
    • D81 - Microeconomics - - Information, Knowledge, and Uncertainty - - - Criteria for Decision-Making under Risk and Uncertainty
    • D87 - Microeconomics - - Information, Knowledge, and Uncertainty - - - Neuroeconomics
    • D91 - Microeconomics - - Micro-Based Behavioral Economics - - - Role and Effects of Psychological, Emotional, Social, and Cognitive Factors on Decision Making

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