Warren J. Samuels
Pareto on Policy
- ISBN 13:
- 9781412847513
- author:
- Warren J. Samuels
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Transaction Publishers
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 261
- Dimensions:
- 152 mm X 229 mm
- Genre:
- Business ; Economics
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Pareto on Policy by Warren J. Samuels offers a fresh perspective on Vilfredo Pareto's influential work in economics, sociology, and political science.
This book interprets Pareto's Treatise on General Sociology as a general equilibrium model of policy making, highlighting the interdependence of power, knowledge, and psychology in shaping decision-making processes. By applying this framework to policy analysis, Samuels provides a nuanced understanding of how complex systems function.
Samuels' work is particularly relevant to those interested in social science and policy analysis, as it seeks to reconcile abstract models with real-world applications. This volume aims to provide a deeper understanding of the underlying rules that govern power distribution and exercise, essential for navigating the complexities of socio-politico-economic decision-making.