Keri Decided to Sleep in Today Rather Than Attend Her

question 252

Multiple Choice

Keri decided to sleep in today rather than attend her 9 a.m. economics class. According to economic analysis, her choice was

• A) irrational, because economic analysis suggests you should always attend classes that you have already paid for.
• B) irrational, because oversleeping is not in Keri's self-interest.
• C) rational if Keri has not missed any other classes.
• D) rational if Keri values sleep more highly than the benefit she expects to receive from attending the class.

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