Asked by Skyler Fehnel on Apr 27, 2024

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According to Herbert Simon,people do not always live up to ideal goals of rationality in making decisions.Rather,they tend to use simple strategies which only focus on a few facets of the available options.What is this behavioural economic theory called

A)  theory of bounded rationality 
B)  framing 
C)  theory of reference 
D)  functional fixedness

Bounded Rationality

A concept suggesting that decision-making is limited by the information available, cognitive limitations of the mind, and the finite amount of time available to make a decision.

Herbert Simon

An American economist and cognitive psychologist known for his research in the fields of decision-making and problem-solving, notably the concept of bounded rationality.

Behavioural Economic Theory

An approach combining psychological insights with economic theory to predict and understand human decision-making.

  • Acknowledge the plethora of cognitive heuristics and biases in the realm of decision-making.
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Stephanie RaleyApr 30, 2024
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Explanation :
This theory is called the theory of bounded rationality, which suggests that people have limitations in their ability to make completely rational decisions due to cognitive limitations such as a limited attention span or lack of information. Instead, people tend to rely on simplified decision-making strategies that help them make decisions that are "good enough" rather than optimal.