When Faced with Taking Care of Their Elderly Parents, Most

question 75

Multiple Choice

When faced with taking care of their elderly parents, most adult children in the United States:

• A)abrogate their responsibility
• B)select institutionalization as a last resort
• C)select institutionalization as a first option
• D)engage in "granny dumping"

Recognize the influence of human behavior, such as inertia and inconsistency over time, on economic decisions.

Understand the concept of rationality in economic behavior.

Recognize the impact of personal biases and systematic mistakes in decision making.

Identify the assumption of rational behavior in economic models.

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