Despite being conceived as a ‘theory of rational choice’, orthodox economics fails to ascribe to human beings the ability to choose in a meaningful sense, something philosophical approaches to economics have long noted and tried to remedy. Tony Lawson’s critical realism is one attempt at a...

This paper examines Amartya Sen's notion of 'commitment' in light of Geoffrey Brennan's recent discussion thereof. Its aim is to elucidate one type of commitment which consists in following social norms. To this end, I discuss Sen's 'apples' example from his 'Rational fools' essay (section 2)....

In this Comment, I examine Christoph Hanisch’s recent contribution to this journal. In commenting on Hanisch’s essay, I offer an interpretation of Amartya Sen’s notion of ‘commitment’ which makes committed choices both uncontroversial and quotidian. This interpretation contrasts with...

This is the Final Report for a study which examines how 12 measures from the Administrative Burden Reduction (ABR) Action Programme 2007-2012 have been implemented/applied at a national level and to what extent the promised reductions in administrative burdens have materialised. Insofar as the...

Cost of Non-Europe Reports identify the possibilities for economic or other gains and/or the realisation of a 'public good' through common action at EU level in specific policy areas and sectors. This Cost of Non-Europe Report seeks to analyse the costs for citizens, businesses and relevant...

This Impact Assessment evaluates the potential benefits and costs of the introduction of a voluntary choice whereby EU citizens and businesses could adopt motor vehicle number plates in Union colours, rather than colours determined by national law, when they are re-registered from one Member...