The Dilemma of Rational Legislative Action: Some Danish Evidence

摘要: This paper analyzes activities of Danish legislators within a rational choice perspective. The first section contains few general comments on action models. Then, in two, it is shown that are specialized actors. Findings specialization patterns presented three, and, finally, the consequences for decision-making political system discussed. Three main points made paper. First, while axiomatic-deductive models behavior can not easily be applied to empirical data, important insights nevertheless obtained by assuming act rationally. Second, such an approach sensitizes analyst paradox growing out fundamental difference between individual and social outcome. Third, prescribing reforms legisla¬tive policy-making goals actors must taken into account findings research utilized rather than deplored.