The shortsightedness effect suggests that benefits, especially when the costs of the projects are difficult to identify and are observable only in the distant future.

What will be an ideal response?


politicians have a strong incentive to support projects that yield immediate and easily recognized benefits, especially when the costs of the projects are difficult to identify and are observable only in the distant future.

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The cyclical rate of unemployment plus the measured unemployment rate equal the natural rate of unemployment

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Refer to Scenario 14.1. Marco and Lisette decide to help each other out and agree to split any medical bills from their doctor. With this new arrangement, Marco's dominant strategy will give him a net benefit of

A) $45. B) $75. C) $120. D) $150.

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In the above figure, what is the efficient quantity of pretzels to produce each day?

A) one hundred B) two hundred C) three hundred D) four hundred

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The marginal product of labor curve is the demand curve for labor

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Economics