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Rational Self Interest

What is Rational Self Interest?

  • People make decisions based upon the best possible personal outcome after judging available information, costs, and benefits. 

Life Application/Analogy

If I am searching for a new toothbrush I may not always buy the cheapest one because I learned that the more expensive one is sustainable and great for dental health. That is me using my rational self interest in choosing a product. 

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