Which of the Following Statements Describes Economists' Attitudes Regarding the Influence

question 273

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements describes economists' attitudes regarding the influence of social factors on the choices consumers make?

• A)Economists formerly believed they were very important but now they believe they are not important.
• B)Economists believe social factors affect consumer choice in markets for public goods but not in markets for private goods.
• C)Liberal economists believe social factors are very important; conservative economists do not believe social factors have any influence on consumers.
• D)Economists traditionally believed they were unimportant, but many economists now believe social factors are important.

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Definitions:

Desynchronization

A state where natural biological rhythms, such as sleep patterns, become out of sync with environmental cues.

Alpha Waves

A type of brain wave detected by electroencephalography (EEG), associated with a state of relaxed alertness.

Eyes Closed

Refers to the state of having the eyelids shut, which can be voluntary or involuntary, affecting visual input and other sensory processing.

Beta Waves

A pattern of brain waves with a frequency of 13 to 30 Hz that are associated with active, alert, and focused states of consciousness.