ホモ・エコノミクス

noun

Homo economicus; economic human

A concept in economics referring to a rational, self-interested human who makes decisions to maximize utility. Used in academic and theoretical contexts.

from Latin

See also: 経済人

• 経けい済ざい学がくでは、ホモ・エコノミクスという仮か定ていがよく使つかわれる。

  In economics, the assumption of Homo economicus is often used.

• ホモ・エコノミクスは合ごう理り的てきに行こう動どうする経けい済ざい主しゅ体たいを指さす。

  Homo economicus refers to an economic agent who acts rationally.