Economics A-Level
Restricted choice
What Restricted choice means in Economics A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Restricted choice
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Reference: AQA
Limiting the number of available options to prevent cognitive overload and decision paralysis, guiding consumers towards better outcomes.
Topics that use Restricted choice
- Behavioural economics and economic policy (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- Behavioural economics
- Choice architecture
- Consumer behaviour
- Default choices
- Framing
- Mandated choice
- Nudge
- Nudge theory
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