In Economics, Actions by Individuals and Interest Groups Designed to Influence

question 186

Multiple Choice

In economics, actions by individuals and interest groups designed to influence public policy in a manner that will either directly or indirectly redistribute more income to themselves are known as

• A) logrolling.
• B) rent seeking.
• C) influence peddling.
• D) redistribution searching.

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Definitions:

Positive Reinforcers

Stimuli which, when introduced after a behavior, increase the probability of that behavior being repeated.

Negative Reinforcers

Unpleasant stimuli that, when removed after a behavior, increase the likelihood of that behavior being repeated.

Operant Responding

A type of learning where behavior is controlled by consequences, including rewards and punishments.

Operant Conditioning

An approach to learning in which behavior strength is shaped by either reinforcing positive actions or administering punishments.