Suppose everyone in a town votes that they prefer improved public transportation systems instead of public parks, then according to the criteria of ________________, that preference should not change even if a third option, like a public zoo, is included.

A. Transitivity
B. No dictator
C. Unanimity
D. Independence of irrelevant alternatives


D. Independence of irrelevant alternatives

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What is a key criterion involved in deciding a natural monopoly?

a. Size of the firm relative to its competitors. b. Size of the firm relative to the total market demand for a product. c. Magnitude of profits generated by the company. d. A firm's ability to adapt to market changes.

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