Which statement is incorrect, with regards to behavioural economics theories?

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The question asks which statement is incorrect regarding behavioural economics theories, but the provided itemset includes no enumerated options to evaluate in detail. Instead, we have a single statement labeled as option 'b' within the answer field: 'Behavioural economics theories assume human beings are rational and have accurate information in order to weigh the costs and benefits of decisions.'

To analyze this statement, consider the core ideas of behavioural economics. Traditional economic models often presume rational agents with perfect information who maximize utility through full calculus of costs and benefits. In contrast, behavioural economics emphasizes bounded rationality: people have limited cognitive resources, rely on heuristics, and are subject to systematic biases. Additionally, information is frequently imperfect or incomplete in real-world decision contexts. Therefore, the assertion that behavioural economics theories assume rational agents with perfect information is contrary to the fundamental premises of the field, making this statement incorrect.

If there were other options, we would evaluate them similarly by checking them against established behavioural economics principles such as bounded rationality, use of rules of thumb (heuristics), context effects, loss aversion, framing, social preferences, and the influence of information quality and presentation on choices. The absence of the rest of the options prevents a complete comparative analysis, but the identified statement itself contradicts the central tenets of behavioural economics.

In short, the incorrect claim is the one that posits that behavioural economics assumes full rationality and perfect information, which behavioural economics explicitly questions and often documents as not aligning with how people actually decide.

Which statement is incorrect, with regards to behavioural economics theories?

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