Rational Choice Theory, by Investopedia definition, is "an economic principle that assumes that individuals always make prudent and logical decisions that provide them with the greatest benefit or satisfaction and that are in their highest self-interest". The effect of Rational Choice Theory on Ethical Foreign Policies are contradictory, almost paradoxical. Simply because the goal of the economic concept of Rational Choice Theory focuses on making decisions in a way that maximizes their advantage while minimizing their cost whereas the goal for Ethical Foreign Policies focuses on "moral imperatives " (mentioned in my last post) as in doing what is right rather than doing what is best or most efficient (in order to maximize utility). Therefore it Rational Choice Theory only negatively effect (more or less contradictory) effect on Ethical Foreign Policies.
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