Car Collector,Mr

question 73

Multiple Choice

car collector,Mr.F.Hansen,who said his 1975 Chevrolet Corvette was certified as the last Corvette convertible to be produced,sued General Motors to stop it from manufacturing any more of the convertible sports cars.The suit also requested $1.5 million in damages.Hansen claimed he bought the car for its collector's value.It came with a letter from GM dated August 25,1975,which said that the car was "the last Corvette convertible that General Motors Corp.would ever manufacture." Hansen said the value of his car has been decreasing ever since GM resumed manufacturing Corvette convertibles in 1985.If the court ruled in favor of Mr.Hansen,what general type of regulation would such a ruling represent?

• A) protecting companies from one another
• B) protecting consumers from unfair trade practices
• C) protecting the future interests of society from dangerous business practices
• D) protecting consumers from one another
• E) protecting businesses from unfair consumer practices

Distinguish between different types of discrimination (e.g., taste-based, statistical).

Understand the role of government programs in supporting underserved populations.

Describe the economic implications of population demographics on labor markets.

Assess the impact of discrimination coefficients on employer hiring practices.

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