Modelowanie akrazji
Modelling akrasia

Summary/Abstract: In general, economics does not deal with the details of a decission process, fo- cusing solely on the result of a given behaviour. Model of akrasia formulated by Robert Cooter allows for modelling of the very decision process leading to a giv- en behaviour therefore widening the scope of interest of economics. It does it by allowing for preferences changing in time and the possiblity of anticiaption of the shape of future preferences. This allows for modelling of lapses, the regret connected with a wrong decision and akrasia (weakness of will) – a acting con- trary to one’s better judgement. Cooter’s model can be reconciled with some of the contemporary philosophical theories of akrasia. Combining an economical model with philosophical theories allows for a fuller understanding of akrasia.

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