Which of the Following Statements Is True of Marijuana

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of marijuana?

• A) There have been approximately 200 deaths from marijuana use reported.
• B) Marijuana reduces the nausea and vomiting that accompany chemotherapy for the treatment of cancer.
• C) Marijuana use causes relatively severe memory loss.
• D) Researchers agree that marijuana is a mild psychedelic.

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Definitions:

Consumer Surplus

The difference between the total amount that consumers are willing and able to pay for a good or service and the total amount they actually do pay.

Trade

The process of purchasing, vending, or trading products and services among individuals, corporations, or nations.

Trade

The exchange of goods, services, or both within and between countries.

Deadweight Loss

An economic inefficiency occurring when a market outcome does not maximize total surplus due to a distortion, like a tax or subsidy.