Which of the Following Is Not Consistent with the Basic

question 155

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not consistent with the basic postulate of economics that incentives matter?

• A) Farmers produce fewer bushels of wheat in response to an increase in the price of wheat.
• B) A politician votes against a proposal because most of his constituents oppose it.
• C) People drive less because of higher gas prices.
• D) People buy more milk in response to a reduction in the price of milk.

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