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9 years ago
Explain the economic assumption that "people are rational."
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Essentials of Economics

Essentials of Economics


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"People are rational" means that economists assume consumers and firms will use all available information as they act to achieve their goals. Rational individuals weigh the benefits and costs of each action, and they choose an action only if the benefits exceed the costs.
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