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rational choice theory

rational choice theory noun: a theory that argues individual decisions are based on that individual's understanding of the costs and benefits of a given action, shaped throughout the assumptions of self-interest and rational actors.

Noun

rational choice theory (uncountable)

  1. A theory that argues individual decisions are based on that individual's understanding of the costs and benefits of a given action, shaped throughout the assumptions of self-interest and rational actors.

Questions about rational choice theory

What does rational choice theory mean?
Rational choice theory means a theory that argues individual decisions are based on that individual's understanding of the costs and benefits of a given action, shaped throughout the assumptions of self-interest and rational actors.
What part of speech is rational choice theory?
Rational choice theory is a noun.

Words near rational choice theory in the dictionary

  1. rationability
  2. rationable
  3. rationably
  4. rational
  5. rational basis review
  6. rational choice theory
  7. rational dress
  8. rational egoism
  9. rational egoist
  10. rational egoists
  11. rational function

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