Neoclassical Economics assumes: a. That people are fundamentally irrational and subject to chaotic, random choices therefore poor decision-making is likely. b. That consumers are unrealistic about their future behavior. c. That individuals maximize utility and firms maximize profits. d. All of these answers are correct.
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