Which philosopher-economist observed: "Individuals make choices in order to promote pleasure and to avoid pain"?
A)Thomas Malthus
B)Jeremy Bentham
C)Publilius Syrus
D)Stanley Jevons
E)Samuel Taylor Coleridge

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Jeremy Bentham was the philosopher-economist who observed that individuals make choices in order to promote pleasure and to avoid pain. This principle is central to his philosophy of utilitarianism, which holds that ethical actions are those that maximize overall happiness or pleasure for the greatest number of people.

Which Philosopher-Economist Observed: "Individuals Make Choices in Order to Promote