One of the Problems in Using Drugs Such as Depo-Provera

question 124

Multiple Choice

One of the problems in using drugs such as Depo-Provera to treat sex offenders is that:

• A)its effect on reducing testosterone circulation is highly variable.
• B)its use may be associated with increased risk of prostate cancer.
• C)sexual assaults may occur as the result of nonsexual motives.
• D)while it has been used successfully in Europe, it has not met with FDA approval in the United States.

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Definitions:

Price Elasticity Of Demand

A measure of how much the quantity demanded of a good responds to a change in price.

Price Discrimination

The strategy of selling the same product or service at different prices to different customers, based on their willingness to pay.

Natural Monopoly

A market condition where a single firm can supply a good or service to an entire market at a lower cost than could be achieved by multiple firms.

Profit-Maximizing

A strategy or process whereby a firm adjusts its production and pricing to achieve the highest possible profit.