Connor Hasn't a Shred of Athletic Ability, and He Does

question 17

Multiple Choice

Connor hasn't a shred of athletic ability, and he does well even to breathe. Therefore, he couldn't have swum across Diamond Lake, as he claims to have done. After all, the lake is 3 miles across.

• A) Appeal to unqualified authority.
• B) Argument against the person, circumstantial.
• C) False cause.
• D) No fallacy.
• E) Argument against the person, abusive.

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Deadweight Loss

The drop in economic efficiency due to the inability or failure of a good or service to reach its equilibrium state.

Government Revenue

The total income received by the government from taxes, fees, and non-tax sources like government-owned enterprises and foreign aid.

Tax Rate

The share of an individual's or corporation's income that is subject to taxation.

Deadweight Loss

A loss in total economic welfare that occurs when the free market equilibrium for a good or a service is not achieved, typically due to taxes, subsidies, or market controls.