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question 27

Multiple Choice

Figure 9.4.1
-Refer to Figure 9.4.1 above. Suppose the government raises the price of cheese above the market equilibrium level (P₀) by imposing a high minimum price and purchasing all of the excess supply from the market, and these quantities are destroyed. Based on the areas in the figure below, what is the cost of this program to the government?

• A) Government expenditures are area E+F+G.
• B) Government expenditures are area B+C+D.
• C) Government expenditures are area D.
• D) Government expenditures are area B+C+D+E+F+G.

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Intuitive Thought

A cognitive process that involves making decisions or solving problems based on instincts, feelings, or immediate perceptions rather than conscious reasoning.

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Thinking that does not take into account the viewpoints of others.

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A cognitive limitation in early childhood thinking, characterized by focusing on one aspect of a situation while neglecting others.

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The cognitive ability to consider multiple aspects of a situation or problem simultaneously, crucial for understanding others’ perspectives and for problem-solving.