Discussion post
What are the human behaviors economists should observe when creating economic models?
DISCUSSION POST FRONTIERS OF MICROECONOMICS
Economic behavior is more complex than assumed by conventional economic theory. Political economy explains the functioning of government. Behavioral economics ties psychology into human behavior.
Economists assume that individuals make rational decisions. However real people are more complex.
Based on what you have learned in your assigned reading, answer the following questions in your initial post:
What are the human behaviors economists should observe when creating economic models? For example people tend to find solutions that are good enough, but not the best solutions.
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