A Federal Ban on Handgun Possession

question 9

Multiple Choice

A federal ban on handgun possession

• A) would be supported by the majority of Americans
• B) would have similar consequences to bans on alcohol and drugs
• C) is predicted to be the best way to reduce crime
• D) would be supported by conservatives and liberals

---

Definitions:

Capital Goods

Long-lasting goods purchased and used by businesses to produce goods and services and contribute to their output.

Investment

The allocation of resources, often money, into assets or projects with the expectation of generating profit or income.

Marginal Costs

The increase in the sum total of expenses that comes with the production of one additional unit of a product or service.

Resources Are Scarce

The fundamental economic problem that the available resources are limited compared to the unlimited wants and needs of people.