Consider the Following Statements

question 419

Multiple Choice

Consider the following statements:
A.Soda drinkers purchase more soda from a grocery store that sells soda at a lower price than other rival grocery stores in the area.
B.Homeowners do not take steps to increase security even though they believe it is more costly to allow burglaries than to install security monitoring equipment.
C.Manufacturers produce less of a particular cell phone when its selling price rises.
Which of the above statements demonstrates that economic agents respond to incentives?

• A) a only.
• B) b only.
• C) c only.
• D) a and b.
• E) a, b, and c.

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Definitions:

Lower-Income Canadians

Canadians who earn income significantly below the national average, placing them in the lower economic strata of society.

Tax Credits

Financial incentives or reductions in tax payments provided by governments to encourage certain behaviors or to aid taxpayers in specific situations.

Rate Of Poverty

The proportion of the population living below the poverty line, reflecting the economic condition where individuals lack sufficient income to meet minimal standards of living.

Political Will

The determination or commitment of policymakers to undertake actions that are necessary to achieve specific political objectives, often in the face of opposition or difficulty.