Which of the following statements about 'rational' agents is true?Rational agents have well-defined preferences.Rational agents may not have access to complete information.Rational agents not only care about their own welfare, but may also care about the welfare of others.Rational agents act 'as if' they maximise a utility function.All of the above.No answer.

Rational people put efforts to optimize their own preferences in a fullest way. A rational agent…

Which of the following statements about 'rational" agents is true? O Rational agents have well-defined preferences. Rational agents may not have access to complete information. O Rational agents not only care about their own welfare, but may also care about the welfare of others. Rational agents act 'as if they maximise a utility function. O All of the above. O No answer.

Which of the following statements about 'rational" agents is true? O Rational agents have well-defined preferences. Rational agents may not have access to complete information. O Rational agents not only care about their own welfare, but may also care about the welfare of others. Rational agents act 'as if they maximise a utility function. O All of the above. O No answer.

Economics For Today

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Chapter6: Consumer Choice Theory

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