Is This Syllogism Valid

question 93

Multiple Choice

Is this syllogism valid?

• A)No, because there is shading in the premises that does not appear in the conclusion.
• B)No, because the X in the premises is not in the same place as the X in the conclusion.
• C)No, because the premises make a narrower claim than the conclusion.
• D)Yes.
• E)There is not enough information to determine the answer.

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Definitions:

Equilibrium GDP

The level of Gross Domestic Product at which total production equals total spending, indicating a state of economic balance without tendency to change.

Full-employment Level

signifies an economic condition where all who are able and willing to work at current wage rates have employment opportunities.

National Debt

The entirety of funds that a country's governmental body has taken on as debt through several mechanisms.

Budget Surpluses

An excess of income or revenues over expenditures in a given period, meaning the government or organization has more money than it spends.