The Purpose of Behavioural Economics Is to Determine Why

question 83

Multiple Choice

The purpose of behavioural economics is to determine why:

• A) people maximize utility.
• B) firms maximize profit and minimize costs.
• C) people make decisions that appear to be irrational.
• D) markets usually behave in an efficient manner.

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