The View That Decision-Maker Expectations Are Based on Actual Outcomes

question 22

Multiple Choice

The view that decision-maker expectations are based on actual outcomes observed during the recent past is called the

• A) rational expectations hypothesis.
• B) adaptive expectations hypothesis.
• C) permanent income theory.
• D) recognition lag.

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