Which of the Following Is Not an Example of Positive

question 41

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not an example of positive relationships?

• A) Crime rates increase as proactive police officers arrest more drug offenders.
• B) Crime rates decrease as unemployment rates decrease.
• C) The amount of alcohol consumption decreases as self-esteem increases.
• D) The grade on the exam increases as the amount of time spent studying for an exam increases.

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Definitions:

Consumer Surplus

The distinction between the ideal payment by consumers for a product or service and the financial outlay they make.

Average Cost

An alternative term for average total cost; the total cost divided by the quantity of output produced.

Deadweight Loss

A reduction in economic effectiveness that happens when a product or service does not reach, or cannot reach, its equilibrium state.

Average Cost

The total cost of production divided by the number of units produced, indicating the cost per unit.