Consumers Need Information to Make Good Choices

question 101

Multiple Choice

Consumers need information to make good choices.Which of the following is correct regarding this information?

• A)Advertising is always harmful to consumers.
• B)Information is scarce and therefore valuable.
• C)Brand names offer no informational content.
• D)Acquiring more information is always rational.
• E)Marginal analysis does not apply to the acquisition of information.

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Definitions:

Equilibrium Price

The price at which the quantity of goods demanded equals the quantity of goods supplied, commonly referred to as the market-clearing price.

Tax

A mandatory financial charge or some other type of levy imposed upon a taxpayer by a governmental organization in order to fund various public expenditures.

Equilibrium Prices

The price at which the quantity of a good supplied equals the quantity demanded, balancing the market and clearing any surplus or shortage.

Seating Capacity

The number of people that can be accommodated in a space with seats, such as a theater, vehicle, or dining establishment.