The Purpose of Behavioral Economics Is to Determine Why

question 21

Multiple Choice

The purpose of behavioral economics is to determine why:

• A)people maximize utility.
• B)firms maximize profit and minimize costs.
• C)people make decisions that appear to be irrational.
• D)markets usually behave in an efficient manner.

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