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Abstract We present the basic framework of psychological game theory (PGT) and linkages to the public choice literature. The distinction between PGT and other game-theoretic frameworks rests on the inclusion of beliefs about strategies directly within the players’ objective functions. Thus, a natural extension of PGT includes the consideration of non-monetary drivers of behavior. We provide examples of applications in public choice.