Matt_Simpson comments on I want to learn economics - Less Wrong

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Comment author: Matt_Simpson 14 January 2011 08:33:04AM 3 points [-]

I disagree. Behavioral economics is typically criticizing the standard neoclassical model as a starting point. Understand the neoclassical model first and you'll better understand behavioral economics.

Comment author: Zachary_Kurtz 18 January 2011 02:15:06AM -1 points [-]

I suppose that's true, though it shouldn't be.