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单词 Homo economicus
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Definition of Homo economicus in English:

Homo economicus

noun ˌhəʊməʊ ˌɛkəˈnɒmɪkəsˌhɒməʊ ˌɛkəˈnɒmɪkəsˈhoʊmoʊ ˌēkəˈnämikəsˈhōmō ˌekəˈnämikəs
Economics
  • using rational assessments, Homo economicus attempts to maximize utility as a consumer and economic profit as a producer
    another term for economic man
    Example sentencesExamples
    • The neoclassical theory, then, assumes only one type of capitalist, homo economicus, who is rational.
    • Homo economicus, by definition, is motivated by self-interest.
    • In the city market, homo economicus is a 'rule-following animal'.
    • He can understand homo economicus better than he can real men.
    • To give a simple example, imagine Homo economicus in mate search, trying to find a woman to marry.

Origin

Early 20th century: Latin.

Definition of Homo economicus in US English:

Homo economicus

nounˈhoʊmoʊ ˌēkəˈnämikəsˈhōmō ˌekəˈnämikəs
Economics
  • using rational assessments, Homo economicus attempts to maximize utility as a consumer and economic profit as a producer
    another term for economic man
    Example sentencesExamples
    • Homo economicus, by definition, is motivated by self-interest.
    • The neoclassical theory, then, assumes only one type of capitalist, homo economicus, who is rational.
    • In the city market, homo economicus is a 'rule-following animal'.
    • He can understand homo economicus better than he can real men.
    • To give a simple example, imagine Homo economicus in mate search, trying to find a woman to marry.

Origin

Early 20th century: Latin.

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