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Classical economics assumes that all market participants are profit-maximising and risk averse.
Classical economics assumes that all market participants are profit-maximising and risk averse.


This combination of preferences is known as 'rational' in the efficient market hypothesis.
This combination of preferences is known as 'rational' in classical economic models such as the efficient market hypothesis.




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*[[Homo economicus]]
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* [[Irrational]]
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*[[Risk]]

Latest revision as of 12:30, 8 November 2025

Economics.

Classical economics assumes that all market participants are profit-maximising and risk averse.

This combination of preferences is known as 'rational' in classical economic models such as the efficient market hypothesis.


See also