Rational Expectations

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Definition of “Rational Expectations” :

“Rational Expectations” refers to the economic theory suggesting that individuals make decisions based on their best forecast of future events. In South Africa, like anywhere else, it implies that people use all available information and apply consistent patterns to predict economic factors like inflation, interest rates, or price movements.

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