Assume That Your Roommate Is Very Messy

question 146

Multiple Choice

Assume that your roommate is very messy. Suppose she gets a $25 benefit from being messy but imposes a $50 cost on you. The Coase theorem would suggest that an efficient solution would be for you to

• A)pay your roommate at least $25 but no more than $50 to clean up after herself.
• B)pay your roommate at least $51 to clean up after herself.
• C)charge your roommate at least $25 to have you clean up after her.
• D)charge your roommate at least $50 but no more than $100 to keep you from complaining about the mess.

Understand the effect of social roles and stereotypes on gender discrimination in the workforce.

Understand the concept of attribution theory in the context of sex-stereotyping.

Recognize visual media biases and how they perpetuate sexism.

Identify various forms of discrimination and understand their implications.

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