Which of the Following Was a Characteristic of the 1988

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was a characteristic of the 1988 presidential campaign?

• A) Most voters were pessimistic about America's economic future and frightened about the possibility of nuclear war.
• B) Most voters ignored emotional campaign rhetoric and demanded a serious discussion of environmental and social issues.
• C) The Republicans relied on negative campaigning and personal attacks against the Democratic candidate.
• D) The candidates expressed serious doubts about the stability of the American political system.

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Definitions:

MU/P Ratio

The ratio of marginal utility (MU) to price (P), used to determine the optimal consumption point where consumer satisfaction per unit of cost is maximized.

Marginal Utility

The heightened benefit received from using one more unit of a good or service.

Marginal Utility Per Dollar

The additional satisfaction obtained from spending one more dollar on a good or service.