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/ræʃənəl ˈtʃɔɪs/ · ra·tion·al·choice
noun
- A decision or action made based on logical reasoning and available information. The politician's rational choice to invest in renewable energy was influenced by the growing concern about climate change.
- A concept in economics and decision theory that assumes individuals make decisions based on rational self-interest. The economist's model of rational choice was used to analyze consumer behavior and market trends.
Synonyms
logical choiceinformed decisionprudent decisionwise choiceintelligent decisionconsidered choicethoughtful decision
Antonyms
Did you know? The concept of rational choice has been influential in various fields, including economics, politics, and sociology, and has been used to analyze and predict human behavior in different contexts.