Evolutionary model of folk economics: That which is seen, and that which is not seen?

Behav Brain Sci. 2018 Jan:41:e188. doi: 10.1017/S0140525X18000547.

Abstract

Although Boyer & Petersen (B&P) make the case for evolutionary roots of folk economics stronger, their evolutionary model ultimately does not deliver folk-economic explanations that are both novel and correct. We argue that (a) most current explanations are evolutionary already; (b) B&P's model is as ad hoc as other theories, and proves too much; and (c) it overrates evolution at the cost of discounting other crucial factors.

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MeSH terms

  • Cognition*