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:

Fractures

Breaks or cracks in rocks where there has been no significant movement or displacement of the sides relative to one another.

Slope-forming Unit

A layer of rock or sediment that determines the slope or steepness of a geological formation due to differences in strength, erosion, or weathering rates.

Loose

Describes materials or objects that are not tightly fixed or compact, allowing for easy movement or separation.

Angular Rocks

Rocks that have sharp edges and points, typically resulting from mechanical weathering processes.