Which of the following is a fundamental principle of behavioral economics? People only consider their immediate financial situation when making economic decisions, ignoring long-term consequences. Market outcomes are always efficient because individuals act based on perfect information and rational calculation. Individuals often make decisions which can lead to suboptimal outcomes. Consumers always make decisions that maximize their utility and always act with full rationality.
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