At Its Most Elementary Burkean Level, Conservatism

question 16

Multiple Choice

At its most elementary Burkean level, conservatism

• A)sought to preserve the achievements of previous generations by subordinating individual rights to communal welfare.
• B)became the most popular political philosophy in Russia.
• C)sought above all else the achievement of individual rights.
• D)was never popular among the political elite of Europe.
• E)championed individual rights and laissez-faire government.

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Definitions:

Private Good

A product or service that is excludable and rival in consumption, meaning its use by one individual prevents its use by another.

Public Good

Refers to commodities or services that provide benefits to all members of society and whose use by one individual does not diminish the availability to others.

Public Good

Goods that once provided to one consumer, can be accessed by others without additional costs, benefiting the entire community.

Free-rider Problem

A situation where individuals consume a good without paying for it, benefiting from the good or service without contributing to its cost.