“To do or not to do?” Modeling the control of behavior
John D. Swain a1andJames E. Swain a2 a1 Physics Department, High Energy Group, Northeastern University, Boston, MA 02115-5000
john.swain@cern.ch a2 Child Study Center, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT 06520
james.swain@yale.edu
Abstract
The author of this fascinating book explores the problem of decision-making. As a basis, he uses hyperbolic discounting theory to discuss many basic assumptions related to self-control. In an accessible conversational tone, he succeeds in capturing many current problems in decision science and presents a rational framework for further work.
