rational
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Neoclassical economic theory assumes how this rational individual behaves in response to prices and incentives, and this forms a basis to model the economy.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
“This indicates that AI is making software engineers more productive, which in turn means that rational employers will want more of them, not less,” Windsor wrote.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026
And the court continues to conduct itself as though Trump is a rational actor who will hear a no as a no.
From Slate • Jun. 1, 2026
Now, "because of the economic downturn, people are much more rational and they have to navigate through this difficult period", she said.
From Barron's • May 27, 2026
Me: Besides our standing as rational human beings?
From "Odd One Out" by Nic Stone
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