A Person Behaving Rationally Will

question 186

Multiple Choice

A person behaving rationally will:

• A)​never make mistakes.
• B)​make decisions that are random and chaotic.
• C)​have others determine whether their decisions are rational.
• D)​try to weigh the expected marginal benefits and marginal costs of their decision.

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Definitions:

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