behavioural economics

behavioural economics
behavioural economics UK US UK (US behavioral economics) noun [U] ECONOMICS
the study of the influence of emotions, opinions, etc. on the decisions people and organizations make in spending, saving, etc.: »

Behavioral economics challenges the view that economic decision-making is driven exclusively by selfish motives.


Financial and business terms. 2012.

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