Sometimes Economists Disagree Because Their Values Differ

question 3

Multiple Choice

Sometimes economists disagree because their values differ.Which of the following instances best reflects this source of disagreement?

• A)One economist believes the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)has led to a loss of American jobs;another economist disputes this claim.
• B)One economist believes that when income taxes are cut,people will increase their spending;another economist believes that when income taxes are cut,people will increase their saving.
• C)One economist advises against increases in sales taxes because she thinks such increases are unfair to low-income people;another economist disputes the idea that increases in sales taxes are unfair to low-income people.
• D)One economist believes that,prior to the Civil War,slavery contributed to economic growth in the South;another economist believes that slavery held back the South's economic growth.

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Definitions:

Mortgages

Legal agreements in which a lender lends money at interest in exchange for taking title of the borrower's property, with the condition that the conveyance of title becomes void upon the payment of the debt.

Mortgage

A legal agreement by which a bank, credit union, or other lender lends money at interest in exchange for taking title of the borrower's property, with the condition that the conveyance of title becomes void upon the payment of the debt.

Default

The failure to fulfill a legal obligation, such as not making a scheduled payment on a loan.

Public Restrictions

Legal limitations placed by government entities on how properties can be used, often to designate zoning and land use.