Whom Would You Trust as Most Reliable? Discuss the Credibility

question 106

Essay

Whom would you trust as most reliable? Discuss the credibility and authority of each individual or group listed with regard to the following issue:
You are thinking of insulating your attic and need advice relative to how much insulation you should install.
a. a company that sells insulation but does not install it
b. a company that sells and installs insulation
c. an energy consultant from your local gas and electric company
d. Consumer Reports
e. a friend who has recently had his attic insulated

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Definitions:

Supply Curve

A graph that details the interaction between the price level of a commodity and the quantity of it provided.

Per-unit Tax

A tax imposed on each unit of a good or service sold, affecting the supply curve by increasing production costs.

Tax Burden

The total amount of tax levied on an individual, corporation, or other entity, often expressed as a proportion of income or economic output.

Buyers

Buyers are those who acquire products or services for personal use or for resale, generating demand in the market.