Becker showed that what type of behavior sometimes has self-serving ends?
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Altruistic behavior is behavior that is done for the benefit of others, without any expectation of reward or gain. However, as economist Gary Becker showed, even altruistic behavior can sometimes have self-serving ends. For example, a person might donate money to charity because they believe it is the right thing to do, but they might also get a warm feeling inside knowing that they have helped someone in need.
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