The statement, "Assuming that if it is rational for one person to stand at a football game to get a better view then it is rational for everyone to stand at a football game to get a better view" is an example of:

A. the fallacy of division.
B. the ceteris paribus assumption.
C. economic reasoning.
D. the fallacy of composition.


Answer: D

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