What Is the Main Reason Economists Are Concerned About the Problem

question 32

Multiple Choice

What is the main reason economists are concerned about the problem of idle or unemployed resources?

• A) Government benefits paid to unemployed workers put stress on the federal budget.
• B) High rates of crime are related to high rates of unemployed resources.
• C) High rates of inflation are caused by idle land, labour, and capital resources.
• D) Unemployed resources mean less production and a lower standard of living for the nation.

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Definitions:

Desired Behaviour

The specific actions or reactions that are sought after in a particular context, often influenced by goals or expectations.

Enhancement Value

The additional value created through measures that improve the quality, performance, or perception of a product, service, or experience.

Shaping

Positive reinforcement of successive approximations to the desired behaviour.

Positive Reinforcement

A behavior modification technique that involves rewarding a desired behavior to encourage its repetition.