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In behavioral economics, the behavioral assumption is that, under their resource constraints, humans are rational actors – they will attempt to maximize their utilities, thereby generating the greatest profit and outcomes.[1]
The two most important characteristics of the human under the behavioral assumption are rationality and self-interest.[citation needed]
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[edit]- ↑ Moffatt, Mike (December 28, 2018). "What Are the Underlying Behavioral Assumptions of Economics?". ThoughtCo. Retrieved 2019-07-20.
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