How Does Expected Utility Theory Explain Seemingly Irrational Decisions, Such

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Multiple Choice

How does expected utility theory explain seemingly irrational decisions, such as Saddam Hussein's decision in 1991 not to withdraw forces from Kuwait?

• A)It cannot explain these irrational decisions.
• B)It explains these decisions by blaming flawed decision making.
• C)In these types of decisions, the decision maker was choosing between a certain loss and a possible victory.
• D)In these types of decisions, the decision maker was motivated by something other than expected utility.

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