Your Friend Notices That U

question 61

Multiple Choice

Your friend notices that U.S. auto production and U.S. population growth have moved together over several decades. He reasons that one way to slow population growth is for the government to order the auto makers to cut back on production. You gently point out to him that he

• A) is correct only when the economy is in a recession
• B) has mistakenly inferred causation from observed correlation
• C) has ignored secondary effects
• D) has committed the fallacy of composition
• E) is correct only when the United States enjoys economic growth

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Definitions:

Domestic Surplus

The extra quantity of a good that producers are willing to supply over what is demanded by domestic consumers, often measured when analyzing the impact of international trade.

Tariffs

Taxes on imported goods, implemented by a government to protect domestic industries from foreign competition or to generate revenue.

Textiles

Materials made from fibers, filaments, threads, or yarns, suitable for use in the production of fabrics and other goods.

Price Of Labor

Refers to the wage rate, or the amount of compensation workers receive in exchange for their labor.