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homo economicus

/ˈhoʊmoʊ ˌɛkəˈnoʊmɪkəs/ /ˈhəʊməʊ ˌiːkəˈnɒmɪkəs/
noun
GeneralEconomics
  1. 1 ekonomik insan, homo economicus

Definition (English)

An imaginary person who always makes rational choices to gain the most personal benefit.

Example Sentences

  1. The model assumes homo economicus, but people are more complex.
    Model, homo economicus'u varsayar, ancak insanlar daha karmaşıktır.
  2. Is homo economicus a realistic concept in economics?
    Homo economicus ekonomide gerçekçi bir kavram mıdır?

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