This journal publishes research that applies rational choice frameworks and game theory to understand social phenomena. Articles analyze decision-making, cooperation, conflict, and the emergence of social structures and norms in various contexts, including political behavior, economic interactions, and social networks. The research often involves formal modeling and empirical analysis to explain individual and collective actions.
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SJR Quartile by Discipline
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Social Sciences (miscellaneous)Q1
Sociology and Political ScienceQ2
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Sociology
Scopus Categories
Sociology and Political ScienceSocial Sciences (miscellaneous)
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Experimental Behavioral Economics StudiesEvolutionary Game Theory and CooperationGame Theory and ApplicationsEconomic Theory and InstitutionsCulture, Economy, and Development StudiesDecision-Making and Behavioral EconomicsReligion and Society InteractionsOpinion Dynamics and Social InfluenceElectoral Systems and Political ParticipationSocial Capital and Networks