You Have Noticed That There Is an Increase in the Number

question 56

Multiple Choice

You have noticed that there is an increase in the number of homeless people in your city. At the same time you observe that there are also a number of vacant apartments. You believe that the government could reduce the number of homeless people if landlords were required to rent their apartments for less than they are currently charging. This policy recommendation would be motivated by concerns over

• A) efficiency.
• B) equity.
• C) economic growth.
• D) stability.

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Definitions:

Shooter Bias

A cognitive bias in which a person is more likely to shoot a target they perceive to be holding a weapon because of their race or ethnicity.

Racial Bias Effect

The influence of an individual's race on the perceptions, attitudes, and actions of others, often leading to prejudice and discrimination.

Ultimate Attribution Error

The systematic error made when evaluating the behavior of a group member, attributing positive behaviors to situational factors and negative behaviors to inherent characteristics.

Ingroup Bias

The tendency to favor and extend loyalty to members of one's own group over those from different groups.