If the Construction of a New Roadway Would Create $10

question 145

Multiple Choice

If the construction of a new roadway would create $10 billion worth of benefits for citizens and would cost $8 billion to construct, then using the criterion of economic efficiency, the roadway

• A) should be built.
• B) should not be built.
• C) results in no net improvement to the welfare of society.
• D) should be built only if it passes by a majority vote.

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Definitions:

Pitman Arm

A steering linkage arm that connects a steering gear to a drag link. A Pitman arm is usually splined to the steering gear sector shaft. In a typical steering gear, the Pitman arm converts the rotary motion of the sector shaft into linear motion at the drag link plus adds leverage.

Steering Control Arm

The steering control arm is a vital component of the steering system, connecting the steering knuckle to the vehicle's frame or body, thus allowing for effective steering wheel control over the vehicle's direction.

Drag Link

A connecting linkage between the steering gear Pitman arm and the steering control arm. It is sometimes adjustable.

Steering Knuckle Pivot

A crucial component in a vehicle's steering mechanism, allowing the wheel to pivot and turn the vehicle.