Which Statements Are TRUE

question 38

Multiple Choice

Which statements are TRUE?
I. The price system solves the information problem by telling us the highest-valued uses for a product.
II. The price system solves the incentive problem by giving consumers an incentive to seek out substitutes when the price of a product rises.
III. The price system solves the social-equity problem by making most products affordable to middle-class households.

• A) I, II, and III
• B) II and III only
• C) I and II only
• D) II only

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Definitions:

Specific Number

An exact quantity or value, often mentioned to denote precision or to highlight importance within a particular context.

Randomly Varying

Characterized by changes that do not follow a predictable pattern and occur in a random manner.

Reinforcement

In behaviorism, a consequence that increases the likelihood of a behavior being repeated.

Fixed-ratio

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is only rewarded after a specified number of responses, leading to high and steady response rates.