behavorial economics Flashcards
1
Q
Rational and irrational consumers
A
rational= maximizing/saving resources
irrational= not maximizing/saving resources
2
Q
Biases
A
- Rule of Thumb
heuristic guideline that means making a decision based on experiance istead of unbiased analysis - Achoring Bias
use of incomplete information to make decisions - Framing Bias
How information is presented to the audience
rational consumers would reamain unconditional - Availability Bias
Information available most recently - Imperfect information
lack of complete information hence unable to maximize utility
The Lemon problem
3
Q
Choice architecture
A
Default choice : made due to habit or lack of interest
Restricted Choice: Limited due to government or authority
Mandated choice: Free choice between alternatives that are compulsory
4
Q
Nudge Theory
A
influences that consumer choice in a predictable way
without limmiting freesom ( sanctions/incentives)