Which of the Following Is the Best Explanation for Why

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the best explanation for why President Harry Truman once said that he wanted to find a one-armed economist?

• A)President Truman received input from so many economists that he only wanted one view from each.
• B)President Truman thought economists should analyze policies but not make or enforce them.
• C)Economists understand that most policy decisions involve trade-offs so they are likely to present multiple views of policies.
• D)A one-armed economist would conduct only positive analysis and no normative analysis.

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Definitions:

Positive Psychology

A branch of psychology focused on the study and promotion of human strengths, virtues, and factors that contribute to a fulfilling life.

Martin Seligman

A psychologist known for his work in positive psychology and studies on happiness and well-being.

Positive Psychology

A branch of psychology that focuses on the study of positive human functioning and what makes life most worth living.

Subjective Well-being

Subjective well-being refers to how individuals experience and evaluate their own lives in terms of happiness and contentment.