Which of the Following Statements About Leaks Is FALSE

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about leaks is FALSE?

• A) Leaks sometimes come from lower-level officials who hope to publicize what they view as their bosses' improper activities.
• B) Most leaks originate with senior government officials, prominent politicians, and political activists.
• C) Thousands of leaks each year are incorporated into news stories.
• D) A federal statute makes it illegal to disclose the identities of covert intelligence operatives.
• E) Leaks never occurred before the George W. Bush administration.

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Definitions:

Relatively Elastic

Describes a situation in which the quantity demanded or supplied responds significantly to changes in price.

Oligopoly

A market structure characterized by a small number of firms dominating the market, leading to limited competition and often strategic behavior amongst competitors.

Interdependence

A situation in which the outcome or payoff for each participant depends on the actions of others, commonly found in competitive and cooperative environments.

Market Structure

The organizational and other characteristics of a market that significantly affect the nature of competition and pricing within the market.