According to Behavioral Economists, Self-Control Problems

question 307

Multiple Choice

According to behavioral economists, self-control problems

• A)are a rare aberration from rational decision making.
• B)are often caused by time inconsistency.
• C)can be easily overcome by providing decision makers with better information.
• D)occur frequently but have no impact on the ability of neoclassical models to predict economic outcomes.

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