A Concerned Parent Asks About How to Best Protect Her

question 38

Multiple Choice

A concerned parent asks about how to best protect her child from lead exposure and possible toxicity. The best advice is to:

• A) provide more foods that contain vitamin C.
• B) only use bottled water to make infant formula.
• C) prevent the child from putting old or dirty objects in his mouth.
• D) decrease the number of servings of red meat or poultry.
• E) clean windowsills and door frames regularly with bleach.

---

Definitions:

Perfectly Inelastic Supply

Perfectly Inelastic Supply describes a situation in which the quantity supplied of a good does not change regardless of price movements.

Tax Increase

The act of raising the rates of taxes imposed by the government, which can affect consumer spending, investment, and overall economic growth.

Sales Tax

Sales Tax is a tax levied on the sale of goods and services, typically collected by the retailer at the point of purchase and then passed on to the government.

Demand For Jewelry

The consumers' desire and willingness to purchase jewelry, which can be influenced by factors such as income levels, fashion trends, and cultural practices.