Rational choice of consumers" is said to exist when Select one: None of the options are correct All of the options are correct  People weigh the costs and benefits of each possibility in a reasonable manner In case of firms, rational assumption is to mean that firms operate to maximize profit People make decisions and choices in pursuit of his own self interest

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"Rational choice of consumers" is said to exist when

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  1. None of the options are correct
  2. All of the options are correct 
  3. People weigh the costs and benefits of each possibility in a reasonable manner
  4. In case of firms, rational assumption is to mean that firms operate to maximize profit
  5. People make decisions and choices in pursuit of his own self interest
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The rational choice for the consumer is that he would behave in a rational manner. The rational theory has three main concepts such as rational actors, self-interest, and the invisible hand. This theory explained that consumers can maximize their preferences. 

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