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The "reasonable irrationality" principle

So, what decisions are considered sound? Foundational theories in neo-classic economics address this question by pointing to the concept of rationality. A rational person is aiming to maximize their preferences, to de facto pursue their self-interests. According to economists, a rational person uses abstract rules,... click to read more

Igor Grossmann | Professor at Department of Psychology, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Canada

rationality

wisdom

neoliberalism

self-interest

ethics

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published on Aug 26, 2020

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