Implications of rational inattention

2003/04/01 by Christopher A. Sims · 80 citations
Decision Sciences · Economics, Econometrics and Finance · #Complex Systems and Time Series Analysis #Decision-Making and Behavioral Economics #Economic theories and models

paper · doi:10.1016/s0304-3932(03)00029-1

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