<p><b>An updated and expanded edition of the classic introduction to PPE</b><b>¿</b><b>philosophy, politics, and economics</b><b>¿coauthored by one of the field¿s pioneers</b><br><br><i>Philosophy, Politics, and Economics </i>offers a complete introduction to the fundamental tools and concepts of analysis that PPE students need to study social and political issues. This fully updated and expanded edition examines the core methodologies of rational choice, strategic analysis, norms, and collective choice that serve as the bedrocks of political philosophy and the social sciences. The textbook is ideal for advanced undergraduates, graduate students, and nonspecialists looking to familiarize themselves with PPE¿s approaches.<br><br>Starting with individual choice, the book develops an account of rationality to introduce readers to decision theory, utility theory, and concepts of welfare economics and consumer choice theory. It moves to strategic choice in game theory to explore such issues