Which of the Following Situations Would Be Considered Ethical

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following situations would be considered ethical?

• A) The cashier at Wal-Mart gives you $5 more than you were supposed to receive and you don't do anything about it
• B) You accidentally back into a car at Wal-Mart and leave your information for them to call
• C) Receiving fake $20 bills and using them in a store while knowing they are fake
• D) Finding a phone in a restaurant and keeping it

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Definitions:

Consumption

The employment of goods and services by domestic units.

Savings

The portion of disposable income not spent on consumption of goods and services, set aside for future use or for investment.

Disposable Income

The financial resources available to a household for saving and spending after subtracting income taxes.

Consumption

The part of income or the amount of wealth that is used for purchasing goods and services for personal use.