To Argue That Economics Is a Partisan Policy Tool Means

question 113

Multiple Choice

To argue that economics is a partisan policy tool means that

• A)economics is being used without political considerations.
• B)part of the policy is based on economic analysis.
• C)economics is not always used objectively.
• D)economics is used objectively.
• E)economic analysis is always misleading.

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Definitions:

Negative Consequences

Unfavorable or harmful outcomes resulting from an action, condition, or behavior.

Festinger and Carlsmith

Researchers known for their 1959 cognitive dissonance experiment, which investigated the effects of forced compliance behavior on changing attitudes.

Attitude Change

The process in which an individual's feelings, beliefs, or behavior towards a particular entity or topic shifts over time.

Paid for Lying

The act of receiving compensation or reward in exchange for deceit or delivering false statements.