Which of the Following Best Defines Rational Behavior

question 47

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best defines rational behavior?

• A) Analyzing the total gains from a decision
• B) Improving net gain by pursuing decisions as long as the marginal benefits exceed the marginal costs
• C) Seeking to gain by choosing to undertake actions as long as the marginal costs exceed the associated marginal benefits
• D) Seeking to maximize total gain regardless of cost

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Definitions:

Indirect Institutional Discrimination

When individuals are treated differently based on an unlawful criterion (physical disability, cultural origin, age, gender, religion), even though these actions were never intended to be discriminatory.

Discriminatory Policies

Practices or directives that result in unfair treatment of individuals or groups based on specific characteristics, such as race, age, or gender.

White Canadians

Individuals residing in Canada who identify as being of European descent or identify primarily with white cultural characteristics.

Democratic Racism

A system that advocates equality but in fact perpetuates minority differentiation and oppression.