The Most Common of the Psychoactive Substances, Used by 90

question 116

Multiple Choice

The most common of the psychoactive substances, used by 90% of Americans, is

• A)nicotine.
• B)caffeine.
• C)marijuana.
• D)opium.

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Definitions:

Economic Questions

Fundamental inquiries regarding the allocation of scarce resources, including what, how, and for whom to produce.

Utilitarian Justice

A principle that seeks the greatest good for the greatest number of people in the distribution of resources and benefits.

Decreasing Marginal Utility

The phenomenon where each additional unit of a good or service consumed provides less satisfaction or utility than the previous unit.

Redistribution

The transfer of income, wealth, or property from some individuals to others through a social mechanism such as taxation, welfare, public services, etc.