alleryIn economics, rational behaviour is understood as behaviour that is in tune with what?
ASelf-interest
BGroup opinion
CPure chance
DOld tradition
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Self-interest
1. Economics assumes actors act rationally to predict behaviour.
2. Rational behaviour is behaviour in tune with self-interest.
3. Behaviour against self-interest is considered irrational.
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