Melanie Decided to Sleep in Today Rather Than Attend Her

question 53

Multiple Choice

Melanie 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 Melanie's self-interest.
• C) rational if Melanie has not missed any other classes.
• D) rational if Melanie values sleep more highly than the benefit she expects to receive from attending the class.

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