Your Siblings Are Arguing About Who Will Be More Successful

question 57

Multiple Choice

Your siblings are arguing about who will be more successful in school.Your brother says that he will,because he has more natural talent and intelligence.Your sister thinks that she
Will,because she has more grit.You decide to settle the argument by telling them the latest
Research finding on whether natural talent or grit is more important in predicting success.
What should you tell them?

• A) Intelligence is a better predictor than grit for educational attainment.
• B) Grit is only important in achieving short-term,but not long-term,goals.
• C) Intelligence is only important in achieving long-term,but not short-term,goals.
• D) Grit is a better predictor than intelligence for educational attainment.

Understand the fundamentals of public choice theory and its application to economic analysis of politics and voting.

Recognize the differences between fiscal and monetary policy, including their susceptibility to politicization.

Comprehend the impact of regulatory measures on industries, including regulatory capture and the effects of deregulation.

Analyze the implications of limited and bundled choices in voting systems on the expression of political preferences.

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