Demographic Representation in Congress May Not Matter Much Because, for Example

question 156

Multiple Choice

Demographic representation in Congress may not matter much because, for example, a

• A) representative from a farm district could be a lawyer.
• B) non-farmer representing a farm district might well be out of touch with his or her constituents.
• C) lawyer representing a farm district might well sit on the Agricultural Committee.
• D) black representing a farm district might well sit on the Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee.
• E) none of the above

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Definitions:

Socially Efficient

An economic condition where resources are allocated in a way that maximizes total social welfare.

Marginal Cost

The change in total production cost that arises when the quantity produced is incremented by one unit.

Total Profit

The total income earned by a firm after deducting all costs and expenses from total revenue.

Nash Equilibrium

A concept in game theory where no participant can gain by unilaterally changing their strategy if the strategies of others remain unchanged.