Suppose That a Poll Is Taken About How Marriage Partners

question 37

Multiple Choice

Suppose that a poll is taken about how marriage partners relate to each other, and one of the questions asked is if the person being interviewed has ever lied to his/her spouse. Can the responses to this question be trusted?

• A) Yes, because the question is very straightforward.
• B) Yes, because most people are inclined to answer truthfully in a poll.
• C) No, because people who have lied to their spouse would probably deny it.
• D) No, because the question is ambiguous.
• E) Yes, because the vast majority of marriage partners do not lie to their spouse.

Understand utility functions and how consumers maximize utility subject to budget constraints.

Explain the effects of price and income elasticity of demand on consumer purchasing behavior.

Interpret and predict changes in consumption behavior based on changes in the prices of goods and income levels.

Analyze the economic impact of taxes and rebates on consumer welfare.

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Definitions:

Ultimate Consumers

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Organizational Buyers

Businesses, governments, or institutions that purchase goods or services for use in the production of other goods and services, for resale, or for the organization’s operations.

Reseller Market

A market wherein goods or services are purchased for the purpose of resale rather than personal use.

Government Market

A market segment where the main customer is any government entity, purchasing products or services for public service.