When a Plumbing Contractor Drove Up to Bill's House in a Brand

question 133

Multiple Choice

When a plumbing contractor drove up to Bill's house in a brand new Mercedes,Bill decided this person would be too high-priced even before the plumbing contractor offered his bid.Bill made the mistake of:

• A) assuming Murphy's Law is true.
• B) "running for cover."
• C) attempting to "keep up with the Jones."
• D) "letting sleeping dogs lie."
• E) "judging a book by its cover."

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Free-Rider Problem

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Interest Groups

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