Alan Is a Retired Economist Who Enjoys Building Toy Trains

question 28

Multiple Choice

Alan is a retired economist who enjoys building toy trains for his grandkids.He uses a workbench and tools from his garage,lumber he bought from the lumber store for $10,and varnish and paint he had left over from another project last year.Since a retired economist is always an economist,which of the following statements does he make about building toy trains?

• A) I'm not paying for any resources,so the toy trains I'm building are a good example of free goods.
• B)I only paid $10 for the lumber,so the toy trains I'm building are a good example of free goods.
• C)I'm using scarce resources to build the toy trains.
• D)The resources I'm using to build the toy trains are not scarce.
• E)If I had used lumber that I cut from the tree in my backyard instead of buying it from the store,then the toy trains I'm building would be a good example of free goods.

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Definitions:

Tibialis Posterior

The tibialis posterior is a muscle in the lower leg that supports the arch of the foot and enables plantar flexion and inversion of the foot.

Fibula

A long, slender bone located on the lateral side of the tibia in the lower leg, playing a key role in stabilizing the ankle and supporting lower leg muscles.

Gastrocnemius

A major calf muscle that plays a key role in walking, jumping, and running by flexing the foot at the ankle and the leg at the knee.

Posterior Compartment Syndrome

A condition involving increased pressure within the posterior compartment of the leg that can compromise circulation and nerve function, often caused by injury.