Declining Levels of Trust in Government Are Important Because Declining

question 12

Multiple Choice

Declining levels of trust in government are important because declining trust has been linked to

• A)increases in political participation and voting.
• B)declines in political participation and voting.
• C)higher rates of violent crime.
• D)more citizens emigrate from the country.

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Definitions:

Perfectly Competitive

A market structure characterized by a large number of small firms, identical products, and free entry and exit, leading to price-taking behavior.

Profit-Maximizing Output

The level of production at which a firm achieves the highest possible profit, determined by where marginal cost equals marginal revenue.

Revenue

The total income generated by a business from its normal business activities, such as sales of goods or services, before any expenses are deducted.

Cost

The value of everything that is consumed to produce a good or service, including materials, labor, and other expenses.