Nutzenmaximierungsperspektive
Nutzenmaximierer is a term used in economics and decision theory to describe an agent who chooses actions with the aim of maximizing a utility function, representing the agent's preferences over possible outcomes. In English, the term is commonly rendered as "utility maximizer." The concept is a core assumption of rational choice theory and microeconomic analysis.
Mathematically, a utility maximizer selects among a feasible set of options to maximize U(x). In a simple
When outcomes are uncertain, the agent is assumed to maximize expected utility: max E[U(O)]. This framework underpins
Applications include the analysis of consumer demand, investment choices, labor supply, and strategic behavior in game
Critiques note that real-world behavior often deviates from the idealized model due to limited information, time