Suppose a College Economics Department Decides to Use a Single

question 31

Multiple Choice

Suppose a college economics department decides to use a single economics text for all sections of principles of economics. Also assume that the three individual members of the textbook selection committee have the
Following preferences.
Assuming all other textbook qualities except analytical level are the same, majority voting will result in the
Committee

• A) being deadlocked and unable to decide on a book.
• B) selecting the C/F book.
• C) selecting the M/B book.
• D) selecting the O/S book.

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