Which of the Following Is Often Referred to as the Basic

question 158

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is often referred to as the basic postulate of economics?

• A) Individuals act only out of selfish motives.
• B) Incentives matter--individuals respond in predictable ways to changes in personal costs and benefits.
• C) The accuracy of the assumptions is the best test of an economic theory.
• D) The value of a good is objective; it is equal to the cost of producing the good.

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Definitions:

Invertebrates

Organisms without a vertebral column, including animals like insects, mollusks, and crustaceans.

Complex Adaptations

Traits or features that have evolved through many incremental steps to solve specific problems and improve the survival and reproduction of an organism.

Fitness Advantages

Traits or behaviors that increase an individual's reproductive success and chances of survival in a particular environment.

Gene Duplication

A process where a gene is copied within the genetic material of an organism, potentially leading to genetic innovation and evolutionary diversification.