What About Google Searches Makes the Data from Them More

question 51

Multiple Choice

What about Google searches makes the data from them more honest and reliable?

• A) They are public knowledge even when people delete their browser history.
• B) These searches are usually made in privacy with no pressure to look good socially.
• C) Google compares search history with browser preferences and social media profiles.
• D) The data is sold to customers who do not tolerate inaccurate results.

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Definitions:

Walras's Law

A principle in general equilibrium theory stating that if all markets but one are in equilibrium, then the remaining market must also be in equilibrium.

Cobb-Douglas Utility Functions

A particular form of utility function used in economics that represents preferences over two goods, characterized by their constant elasticity of substitution.

Pareto Optimal

A distribution state of resources where no adjustment can be made to better the position of any individual or evaluation criterion without negatively affecting another.

Consumption Externalities

The impact of one's consumption activities on the welfare of others that is not reflected in market prices, either positive or negative.