What Do a Rubber-Necking Traffic Jam and the Paradox of Thrift

question 119

Multiple Choice

What do a rubber-necking traffic jam and the paradox of thrift have in common?

• A) Individual behavior has large negative consequences for the whole of society.
• B) Seemingly bad behavior ends up harming everyone.
• C) Seemingly careless behavior leads to good times for all.
• D) Government intervention can only make matters worse.

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Definitions:

Diesel Generators

Machines that convert diesel fuel into electrical energy, typically used as a backup power source in case of electricity outage.

Oxcarts

Traditional vehicles typically pulled by oxen, used historically for transport of goods and people in various cultures.

Three-Wheeled Taxis

Motorized public transport vehicles with three wheels, commonly used in parts of Asia and Africa for short-distance travel.

Transitional Expression

Words or phrases used to provide a connection between ideas, sentences, or paragraphs, enhancing the flow of writing.