Are You Self-Interested? Or Just Selfish?

Individuals acting in their own self-interest are, according to classical economics, an important part of a productive, efficient economy. And yet, selfishness is among the personality traits best known for impeding healthy human relationships. How do we separate the two concepts? On this episode of the Chicago Booth Review Podcast, Booth’s John Paul Rollert explores how we define the line between them, and why that line matters.