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Meaning of Homo economicus | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A human being regarded as a rational and narrowly self-interested actor capable of making judgments in order to attain its own particular goals.

Equivalents

Deutsch Homo oeconomicus rationaler Agent

Français Homo economicus

Italiano homo oeconomicus

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

homo faber Homo idioticus Homo insipiens homo ludens homo marriage homo milk