The Following Data Show the Relationship Between the Number of Drivers

question 149

Multiple Choice

The following data show the relationship between the number of drivers who leave for work at 8:00 a.m. ,their average commute times,and their marginal benefit associated with the commute times.
-Refer to the data above.The reason drivers would prefer building new roads to a $5 toll to reduce commute times is that

• A) building roads is the only solution.
• B) they know a toll would not alter commuting behaviour.
• C) cities always need new roads.
• D) the cost of new roads falls on all taxpayers;the toll only falls on those who use the existing road.
• E) they own stock in a highway construction firm.

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