Becker is a research area or theoretical framework in sociology and economics that focuses on the study of human behavior, particularly in relation to decision-making and rational choice theory. Named after economist and sociologist Gary Becker, this approach emphasizes the idea that individuals make choices based on weighing the costs and benefits of different options. Becker's work has been influential in various fields, including labor economics, family dynamics, and crime. The central idea of Becker's approach is that individuals act in a rational and self-interested manner to maximize their utility or satisfaction.