When Writing a Letter of Recommendation, You Should

question 16

Multiple Choice

When writing a letter of recommendation, you should

• A) show it to the job candidate before sending it to the person who requested it.
• B) overstate the candidate's abilities if he or she is a good friend and really wants the job.
• C) make sure to include any negative stories you've heard about the candidate.
• D) provide facts and evidence to support your opinions.

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Definitions:

Edgeworth Box

A diagram used in microeconomics to show the distribution of resources between two consumers on a two-good world, demonstrating how trade can lead to Pareto improvements.

Utility Function

A mathematical representation that ranks individuals' preferences for bundles of goods or services, indicating levels of satisfaction.

Competitive Equilibrium

A situation in a market where the demand for goods equals the supply of goods, resulting in an equilibrium price and quantity that clears the market.

Utility Function

A function that captures the level of satisfaction or happiness that consumers derive from consuming various combinations of goods and services.