In 2016, the Number of Adults Attempting Suicide Significantly Outnumbered

question 51

Multiple Choice

In 2016, the number of adults attempting suicide significantly outnumbered completed suicides. It is reported there were

• A) 9.8 million attempts.
• B) 2.6 million attempts.
• C) 45,000 attempts.
• D) 1.3 million attempts.

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Definitions:

Substitution Effect

The change in consumption patterns due to a change in the relative prices of goods, leading consumers to replace more expensive items with cheaper alternatives.

Canning Jars

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Consumer Equilibrium

The point at which the quantity of goods consumed by a consumer maximizes their utility, given their budget constraints.

Marginal Utility Per Dollar

The additional satisfaction or utility gained from spending one more dollar on a good or service.