Luke won tickets to see a rock music concert. Even though Luke is a rhythm and blues fan, he goes to the concert anyway. Twenty minutes later, Luke decides he hates the music and the screaming fans, and he walks out an hour before the concert is scheduled to end. Luke's behavior demonstrates what economic concept?
A. Irrational behavior
B. Rational behavior
C. The fungibility of money
D. None of these explain Luke's behavior.
B. Rational behavior
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