Herbert A. Simon: Political Scientist

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Abstract

Although Herbert Simon's work is often cited by political scientists, it has not generated a large research program in the discipline. This is a waste of a major intellectual resource. The main challenge to the rational choice research program - Now the most important research program in political science - Can be developed by building on Simon's ideas on bounded rationality. The essay defends this assertion by examining how the work of both the early Simon (primarily satisficing-and-search models) and the later Simon (on problem solving) can shed light on important topics in our discipline such as budgeting, turnout, and party competition.

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Bendor, J. (2003). Herbert A. Simon: Political Scientist. Annual Review of Political Science. https://doi.org/10.1146/annurev.polisci.6.121901.085659

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