When an Infinite Value Is Placed on Human Life, Policymakers

question 108

Multiple Choice

When an infinite value is placed on human life, policymakers who rely on cost-benefit analysis

• A)are forced to pursue any project in which a single human life is saved.
• B)are likely to make decisions that optimally allocate society's scarce resources.
• C)would not pursue any public project that would not save human life.
• D)would be forced to rely on private markets to provide public goods.

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Definitions:

GRIT

A psychological trait based on an individual's passion for a particular long-term goal or end state, coupled with a powerful motivation to achieve their respective objective.

Ingroup Bias

The tendency to favor and extend loyalty to members of one's own group over others, often leading to prejudice and discrimination.

Prejudice and Discrimination

Prejudice and discrimination involve unfair treatment or negative attitudes towards individuals based on their membership in a particular group, often rooted in stereotypes.

Scapegoat Effect

Blaming a person or group for the wrongdoings, mistakes, or faults of others, often as a way of distracting from one's own failures.