Jon Elster

Philosopher, Author

1940 –

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Who is Jon Elster?

Jon Elster is a Norwegian social and political theorist who has authored works in the philosophy of social science and rational choice theory. He is also a notable proponent of Analytical Marxism, and a critic of neoclassical economics and public choice theory, largely on behavioral and psychological grounds.

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Born
Feb 22, 1940
Oslo
Also known as
  • Юн Элстер
  • Джон Элстер
  • Джон Эльстер
Parents
Nationality
  • United States of America
  • Norway
Profession
Education
  • Doctor of Letters, University of Paris
    Social science
    ( - 1972)
Employment
  • Columbia University
Lived in
  • New York metropolitan area

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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