When free riders are present in a market, the market generally fails to provide the efficient outcome

a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false


True

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A) producing 400 units and charging $6. B) producing 500 units and charging $5. C) producing 600 units and charging $4. D) producing 700 units and charging $3.

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A more complex view of the incentives facing a bureaucrat _____

a. shows that bureaucrats might prefer to maximize their discretionary budget over their total budget b. shows that bureaucrats might prefer to always act in the public interest, if they believe in their bureau's mission. c. shows that the incentives facing a bureaucrat are simple and never conflict with one another. d. shows that the bureaucrats may about increasing their own income but their power and prestige

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The post hoc, ergo propter hoc fallacy consists of:

A. Using an example to "prove" a different point B. Inferring causality from chronological sequence C. Jumping to conclusions from an inadequate number of cases D. Arguing for or against a person's character rather than his view or opinion

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