"Smokers are more likely to be murdered than nonsmokers." This statement is an example of:

A) the fallacy of unintended consequences.
B) a positive economic statement.
C) a normative economic statement.
D) a value judgment.


Ans: B) a positive economic statement.

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Corporations have a separation and control problem because

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