Cameron Wears Stylish and Professional Shoes to Work Every Day

question 140

Multiple Choice

Cameron wears stylish and professional shoes to work every day. He would be more comfortable in sneakers, but he chooses to wear the uncomfortable dress shoes. How might an economist explain this choice?

• A)Individuals sometimes ignore the utility of a choice.
• B)Individuals' utility can be influenced by other people's perceptions of them.
• C)Utility is not an appropriate measure for every model of behavior.
• D)Individuals are sometimes irrational.

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