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social science subjects > economics > economic concepts > political economy > economic theories of politics
social science subjects > politics and international relations > political science > political economy > economic theories of politics

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economic theories of politics  

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  • Economic theories of politics use theoretical approaches from economics to analyze political phenomena. This entry examines assumptions about rational choice that are shared by the two fields and discusses the application of rational choice approaches, including game theory, to the analysis of individual choice and strategic interactions. [Source: International Encyclopedia of Political Science; Economic Theories of Politics]

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