What Are the Main Differences Between Neoclassical Economics and Behavioral

question 14

Multiple Choice

What are the main differences between neoclassical economics and behavioral economics?

• A) neoclassical economics is mainly theoretical.
• B) behavioral economics does not take as given that decision makers are rational.
• C) neoclassical economics assumes that decision makers are fully informed.
• D) all of the above.

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