The Arrow impossibility theorem
A) explains why it is impossible, in most cases, to eliminate special-interest legislation after it has become law.
B) explains why people can be rational as well as ignorant at the same time.
C) explains why candidates for public office must represent the preferences of the political middle.
D) explains why voting systems do not consistently represent the preferences of voters.
D
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Which of the following illustrates the concept of external benefit?
A) Good weather increases the size of the wheat crop. B) A new pesticide increases the size of the wheat crop. C) A gardener enjoys his flowers. D) Neighbors enjoy a gardener's flowers.
It was more than a century ago that an engineer named Frederick Taylor walked into factories and starting timing workers with a stop watch. He dissected their movements, and organized them more efficiently
He turned factory production into a science. Suppose work was completed in the factory based on what the floor manager decided and workers were paid a base daily wage plus a bonus when they produced more than expected. How does this firm organize production? A) through the command system B) through the incentive system C) through the market system D) through a mixed command and incentive system
The U.S. government's focus on supply reduction efforts in its "war on drugs" has been relatively unsuccessful at addressing illegal drug use
Some economists believe that a successful anti-drug program must concentrate on reducing demand; for example, through drug education and voluntary treatment programs for addicts. a. What will happen to the equilibrium price, quantity, and total revenue from cocaine sales if the government succeeds in its efforts to reduce demand? What is likely to happen to the incentive to sell cocaine? b. Suppose the government continues to concentrate its efforts on supply reduction and is able to reduce the supply of cocaine. As a result of the reduction in supply the price of cocaine increases by 25 percent. If the price elasticity of demand is -0.5, what is likely to happen to the incentive to sell cocaine? c. Based on your answers, explain why one approach might be preferred over the other.
An asset that derives its value from some other underlying asset is a
A) stock. B) bond. C) derivative. D) CD.