Which Model of Human Nature Originated During the Enlightenment and Assumes

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which model of human nature originated during the Enlightenment and assumes that economic analysis should focus on individuals who maximize their utility under conditions of scarcity?

• A) The self-interested model.
• B) The other-directed model.
• C) The social model.
• D) The moral model.

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