Economics Today: The Micro View (19th Edition) (Pearson Series in Economics)
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Author: Roger LeRoy Miller
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 1, Problem 7P
To determine
To explain:
The rationality assumption and contrast it with the assumption of bounded rationality proposed by adherents of behavioural economics.
Concept Introduction:
Rationality: The rationality is considered as the heart of the economics. It says that individuals choose the best decision for them with the available information.
Bounded Rationality:
Unbounded selfishness − People are interested only in their own satisfaction
Unbounded will power − Their choices are always consistent with their long term goals
Unbounded rationality − They are able to consider every relevant choice
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