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rational choice theory

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.96 in modern English

Syllables
ra-tio-nal -choice the-o-ry
IPA
33
Scrabble Score
20
Letters
6
Syllables
11
Unique Chars

Meaning

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.

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Usage

Phrases

rational egoism

Frequently Paired Words

rational egoism

Questions

What does rational choice theory mean?
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.

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