Economic man and behavioral research assumptions in economics

The dataset contains data used in the article Economic Man and Behavioral Research Assumptions in Economics. This empirical study investigates the ongoing relevance of the homo oeconomicus (HOE) model – an idealized, rational, and self-interested economic agent – in contemporary economic research and teaching. The study explores the frequency with which five core HOE dimensions are employed as assumptions: pursuit of economic benefit, consistent preferences, absence of cognitive limitations, optimization, and self-interest. The data comes from a representative survey conducted in October-November 2024, involving 378 respondents - researchers conducting research in economics in Poland.