A traditional economist-who believes that humans always behave in rational, self-interested ways-would be MOST shocked to learn about the human tendency for ____.

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A traditional economist-who believes that humans always behave in rational, self-interested ways-would be MOST shocked to learn about the human tendency for ____. ​

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Traditional economists, who believe in rational self-interest, would find the concept of altruistic punishment surprising. This is because altruistic punishment involves individuals incurring a cost to themselves to punish others for behavior that undermines group interests, which contradicts the idea of acting solely out of self-interest.

A Traditional Economist-Who Believes That Humans Always Behave in Rational