Suppose That a Special Interest Group Makes Up 2 Percent

question 45

Multiple Choice

Suppose that a special interest group makes up 2 percent of the population. If a policy transfers $600 to the special interest at a cost of $100,000 to society, will the special interest group lobby for this policy?

• A) Yes, the benefits of $700 outweigh the costs of $42.
• B) No, the benefits of $600 are less than the costs of $2,000.
• C) They'll be indifferent since the benefits equal the costs.
• D) No, the benefits of $600 are less than the costs of $100,000.

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Definitions:

Equity Profit

The portion of net income attributable to the equity holders of a company, representing their share of the earnings.

Share Capital

The total amount of funds raised by a company through the issuance of shares to investors, representing ownership in the company.

Shareholders' Equity

It represents the net assets of a company, calculated as total assets minus total liabilities, and is the ownership interest of the shareholders.

Goodwill Element

The portion of the purchase price in a business combination that exceeds the fair value of the net identifiable assets of the acquired entity, representing intangible assets like brand reputation or customer relationships.