Central Planning Is Rooted in the Ideology That ________

question 111

Multiple Choice

Central planning is rooted in the ideology that ________.

• A) the welfare of the group is more important than individual well-being
• B) individual concerns should be placed above group consensus
• C) individual and group concerns are just as important as government concerns
• D) privatization will enhance a country's economic well-being

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Definitions:

Strong Axiom

Often refers to the strong axiom of revealed preference, which is a more stringent condition than the weak axiom, ensuring choices are consistent across different sets of available options.

Revealed Preferences

A theory that determines preferences by observing consumer choices and behaviors, rather than through direct inquiry about preferences.

Bundle

A collection of goods or services that are sold together as a single package deal.

Weak Axiom

A principle in consumer theory stating that if a consumer prefers bundle A over bundle B when prices are constant, then the consumer will not choose B over A if the price of A decreases and B's price remains unchanged.