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rational choice

[/ˈræʃənəl tʃɔɪs/]
nounpl: rational choices
escolha racional
1. A decision made by an individual that is based on logical reasoning and the maximization of personal benefit or utility, assuming complete information and consistent preferences
According to rational choice theory, consumers make rational choices by comparing costs and benefits.
De acordo com a teoria da escolha racional, os consumidores fazem escolhas racionais comparando custos e benefícios.
2. A selection among alternatives that reflects consistent, self-interested preferences and logical deliberation
The economist argued that the voter's decision was a rational choice based on economic interests.
O economista argumentou que a decisão do eleitor foi uma escolha racional baseada em interesses econômicos.
Synonyms
logical choicereasoned decisiondeliberate selectioninformed decision
Antonyms
irrational choiceemotional decisionimpulsive choicearbitrary selection

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
escolha racional
Standard usage in economics and social sciences
Portugal
escolha racional
Same usage as Brazilian Portuguese in academic contexts
General
decisão racional
Alternative translation emphasizing the decision-making aspect

Related Idioms & Phrases

make a rational choice
rational choice theory
bounded rationality
cost-benefit analysis
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