Convergence to Optimality in Frequent Decisions with Immediate Feedback
Individuals can approach optimal decisions without complex calculations through a process of learning from experience, especially in frequent choices with immediate feedback, like grocery shopping. If a choice leads to regret, such as buying an unsatisfactory product, a person will likely adjust their behavior in the future. This iterative process of trial and error guides choices toward more satisfactory outcomes, illustrating how people's behavior can align with the predictions of economic models as if they were consciously optimizing.
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