Rational Actor Model

GPTKB entity

Statements (22)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Decision-making model
gptkbp:appliesTo Individual decision-makers
State behavior
gptkbp:assumes Actors have clear preferences
Actors have complete information
Actors make decisions to maximize utility
gptkbp:contrastsWith gptkb:Organizational_Process_Model
gptkb:Governmental_Politics_Model
gptkbp:criticizedFor Ignoring organizational and political factors
Oversimplification of real-world decision-making
gptkbp:describes Decision-making as rational and utility-maximizing
gptkbp:featuredIn gptkb:Essence_of_Decision
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Rational Actor Model
gptkbp:notableFigure gptkb:Graham_Allison
gptkbp:originatedIn Mid-20th century
gptkbp:relatedConcept gptkb:Game_theory
Rational choice theory
gptkbp:usedIn gptkb:Political_science
Economics
International relations
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Essence_of_Decision:_Explaining_the_Cuban_Missile_Crisis
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6