homo oeconomicus

A form of homo economicus — A human being regarded as a rational and narrowly self-interested actor capable of making judgments in order to attain its own particular goals.

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Meanings

nounhomo oeconomicus (uncountable)
  1. alternativeuncountableAlternative form of Homo economicus.
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