Theory of rational choice
It's a western sociological theory that emerged in the 1980s. Learn
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The impact is significant. The rational choice theory draws on and expands economics
The “reasonable choice theory”, which is used not only for economic behaviour, but also for economic behaviour
It also attempts to explain broader social action. Principal representative of the school
It's american sociologist j. Coleman and sociologist g. Baker
You. The foundation of social theory published by coleman in 1990
Schools have established more systematic theoretical systems。
(a) integration of economics, political science and sociology in post-second world war
(2) impact of modern-day utilitarian ideology
(3) introduction of the neoclassical economics rationalist concept
(4) contribution of social exchange theory
Basic assumptions: different actions have different effects for actors
The principle of the actor is to maximize the benefits and thus the benefits
There are different preferences for different selections。
Behaviour is an important concept of rational choice theory, but rational choice theory is not
A theory of interpretation of behaviour, a theory of interpretation and description of society and economy yes
Thesis of the functioning of unity. Actors and systems are two of the theoretical structures
Main levels。
The theory explains the behaviour of the social system, not the individual
Act. The need to interpret the social system according to the behaviour of the actors in the system
Act. This means: a. There is a social system of behavioural levels and individual action

Theories of the shift between people's levels of behaviour, that is, to address what is often called microlevels
Macro connectivity. B. Psychology about motivations for individual action
Theory or model。
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Since the publication of coleman's foundations of social theory, in american sociology
It's a big influence, and it's called "the society of parsons."
The structure of action (1937) is another important sociology
Publications. "this book is a current sociological and social theory
He's one of the most important works in sociology for decades to come
New directions for research. Merton says, "colman is analyzing critical traditions
On the basis of social theory, a new theory of social action was created
Analysis by human actors is new thinking with deep implications.”
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Social capital means individuals through their own networks and wider societies
The ability of structures to access scarce resources, which are networked, multicultural and non-existent
Social capital is an aspect of informal organization, which is characterized by passivity and so forth
An informal organization constitutes a productive actor or more
Resources. Individuals get embedded in the network through rational investment in this area
Sexual resources. The theory of social capital makes the theory of sociological rational choice and neoclassical. Yes
It makes a difference。
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Structural functional theory is the application of social purpose theory at the level of systemic action
Or functional theory, which can easily lead to circular reasoning and fatalism. And..
The rational choice theory is based on the purpose of personal action
On the other hand, its interpretation of systematic action is not based solely on personal purposes
As a result, circular justification of purpose or function is avoided. On the other hand
A multilayered interpretation based on a person's rational actions is one that takes into account both the individual and the individual
The reason for moving is to satisfy the interests of the individual and to take into account the personal relationship
To be bound by the latter when acting, in groups, in the system, and
Selecting the right course of action under various constraints avoids fatalism and
Two extremes of willism。
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1. To provide a theory of social action combining micro- and macro-analysis
Building on the results of economics theory and other disciplines to establish a norm
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3. Create a new direction in the study of corporate action。
It should also be noted that:
1. Economics is too colourful and neglects many important non-economic factors
2. The assumptions about rational human choices are unrealistic。
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