Most University Officials Believe Students Shouldexercise Regularly, and Thus Charge

question 9

Multiple Choice

Most university officials believe students shouldexercise regularly, and thus charge them a mandatorygym fee so that they can regularly use university gymfacilities. Many students do not use the gym facilitiesand would prefer to use the money for textbooks orfood. Which one of the following arguments againststandard economic reasoning can be applied to thisscenario?

• A)fair and equal treatment
• B)cultural goods and paternalism (True Answer )Correct
• C)poverty, inequality, and the distribution of income
• D)exploitation

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Definitions:

Exchange Network

A social structure involving the exchange of resources, goods, or services among individuals or groups.

Particularistic Values

Values that are unique to specific cultures, groups, or contexts, as opposed to universal values that are believed to be applicable to all societies.

Peter Blau

A sociologist known for his contributions to the study of social structure and social exchange theory.

Ensure Conformity

The process or measures taken to make individuals or groups comply with norms, rules, or laws, maintaining social order and cohesion.