1st Edition

Reduction, Rationality and Game Theory in Marxian Economics

By Bruce Philp Copyright 2005
160 Pages
by Routledge

160 Pages
by Routledge

160 Pages
by Routledge

This book examines the main areas of interest in Marxian economics, paying particular attention to class conflict, analytical Marxism and game theory. Very few books can claim to cover the areas that this book does with such clarity, academic rigour and originality. Its study of game theory and Marxism makes it a particularly unique book that will interest a wider variety of economists and social... Read more
1. Introduction 2. Methodology of Reduction 3. Marxism and the Foundations of Collective Action 4. Value, Price and Exploitation 5. Marxian Theories of Exploitation and Class 6. Class Conflict and Working Hours 7. Reduction, Rationality and the Rate of Profit 8. Conclusion

Biography

Bruce Philp is a lecturer in Economics at Nottingham Trent University. He is author of several articles on Marxism and game theory.