If decision makers are assumed to be rational actors, which of the following assumptions holds?

a. They have preset goals or preferences.
b. They select the course of action that maximizes their goals and minimizes costs.
c. They calculate costs and benefits mostly in material terms.
d. They act as a composite of multiple actors, engaging in bargaining and trade-offs.

a. They have preset goals or preferences.
b. They select the course of action that maximizes their goals and minimizes costs.
c. They calculate costs and benefits mostly in material terms.

Political Science

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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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a. look to the decisions of courts in England. b. consider the morals of society. c. use the dicta of other cases as support for its decision. d. All of the above are true.

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