The Close Connection between Economics and Quantum Theory: A Topological Exploration

Dear Colleagues,

What is the key tenet that rationalizes why quantum formalism in social science and especially in social choice and decision-making can be used? This is a central question that has not been previously answered. In classic physics, events, when seen as sets in a sigma-algebra, are described by one sample space with a single basis of coordinates (one framework) as in classical probability. The concept of ‘unicity’ essentially indicates that a single framework can describe all observed events. However, in decision-making, there is no reason to believe there is only one framework, which can capture all events.

This Special Issue will collect research that is being performed around applying elements of the formalism of quantum mechanics to the social sciences. There will be a particular focus on the key tenet(s) that rationalize(s) why the quantum formalism can be used in economics (in social choice and decision-making). As a central objective, this Special Issue will rigorously explore the foundational connections between economics and quantum theory.

Prof. Dr. Graciela Chichilnisky
Prof. Dr. Peter Eisenberger
Prof. Dr. Emmanuel Haven
Prof. Dr. Andrei Khrennikov
Guest Editors

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