economic man — assumption used in many models of economic geography that human decision making and subsequent behaviour is based on rational economic motives. A weakness in these models as modern studies have shown great variation in motive as well as ability … Geography glossary
economic man — A term used in classical economic theory (see laissez faire economics ), denoting the individual s rational deployment of labour or resources in the marketplace, in systematic pursuit of his or her own self interest. The term is intended to apply … Dictionary of sociology
economic man — noun : an imaginary individual created in classical economics and conceived of as behaving rationally, regularly, and predictably in his economic activities with motives that are egoistic, acquisitive, and short term in outlook … Useful english dictionary
Economic inequality — refers to disparities in the distribution of economic assets and income. The term typically refers to inequality among individuals and groups within a society, but can also refer to inequality among nations. Economic Inequality generally refers… … Wikipedia
Economic determinism — is the theory which attributes primacy to the economic structure over politics in the development of human history. It is usually associated with the theories of Karl Marx, although many Marxist thinkers have dismissed plain and unilateral… … Wikipedia
Economic and Philosophical Manuscripts of 1844 — Economic Philosophical Manuscripts of 1844 (also referred to as The Paris Manuscripts ) are a series of notes written between April and August 1844 by Karl Marx. Not published by Marx during his lifetime, they were first released in 1932 by… … Wikipedia
Economic discrimination — is a term that describes a form of discrimination based on economic factors. These factors can include job availability, wages, the prices and/or availability of goods and services, and the amount of capital investment funding available to… … Wikipedia
MAN SE — MAN Group redirects here. For the British investment company, see Man Group. MAN SE Type Societas Europaea Traded as FWB: … Wikipedia
Man, Economy, and State — Man, Economy, and State: A Treatise on Economic Principles Cover of the Mises Institute s 2004 editio … Wikipedia
Economic anthropology — is a scholarly field that attempts to explain human economic behavior using the tools of both economics and anthropology. It is practiced by anthropologists and has a complex relationship with economics. There are three major paradigms within the … Wikipedia
