Logrolling is when a politician ______.
a. votes for an issue in exchange for someone else’s vote on another issue
b. misleadingly portrays opponent as more radical than they actually are
c. puts aside the public good under pressure from special interest groups
d. claims to support an issue but votes against it
a. votes for an issue in exchange for someone else’s vote on another issue
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A falling price level is called ________ and a fall in the rate of inflation is called ________
A) deflation; disinflation B) disinflation; deflation C) disinflation; a contraction D) a contraction; disinflation
If people are self-interested, why does anyone give money to public radio?
To make accurate economic forecasts, economists must know not only which way the economy is heading but also ______.
a. accurate statistics for the last five years b. which economic theory the president favors c. how rapidly the economy is changing d. the history of past economic policies
Tabitha shares a flea market booth with her sister. Her share of the rent is $150 per month. She is considering moving to her own, larger booth which she will not have to share with anyone. The larger booth rents for $450 per month. Recently, you ran
into Tabitha in the grocery store and she tells you that she has rented the larger booth. Tabitha is as rational as any other person. As an economics major, you rightly conclude that A) Tabitha did not have a choice; her sister was overcharging her. B) Tabitha figures that the additional benefit of having her own booth (as opposed to sharing) is at least $300. C) Tabitha figures that the additional benefit of having her own booth (as opposed to sharing) is at least $450. D) the cost of having one's own booth outweighs the benefits.