Suppose That It Is Summer 2012 and President Obama Is

question 155

Multiple Choice

Suppose that it is summer 2012 and President Obama is running for reelection. In the Iowa Electronic Markets, a share of Obama is selling for $0.54 and will give $1 if Obama wins the election. Market participants believe that Obama's probability of winning reelection is:

• A) 4.6%.
• B) 5.4%.
• C) 54%.
• D) 46%.

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Definitions:

Large Aggregates

Broad categories or totals in economic data that combine several individual elements, such as national income, GDP, or total employment.

Economy as a Whole

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Scarcity Problem

A situation where unlimited wants exceed the limited resources available to fulfill those wants, necessitating prioritization and decision-making.

Economic Wants

Desires for goods and services that individuals and businesses are willing to pay for, which drive economic activity and resource allocation.