What Do a Rubber-Necking Traffic Jam and the Paradox of Thrift

question 119

Multiple Choice

What do a rubber-necking traffic jam and the paradox of thrift have in common?

• A) Individual behavior has large negative consequences for the whole of society.
• B) Seemingly bad behavior ends up harming everyone.
• C) Seemingly careless behavior leads to good times for all.
• D) Government intervention can only make matters worse.

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Definitions:

Dibenzyl Ether

An organic compound consisting of two benzyl groups connected by an ether linkage, used as a fragrance and flavoring agent.

Diethyl Ether

A highly volatile, flammable organic compound used as a solvent and once popular as an anesthetic, with a characteristic ether smell.

Concentrated HI

Refers to a high concentration of hydroiodic acid, a strong acid and reducing agent commonly used in chemical reactions.

Iodomethane

A chemical compound consisting of one iodine atom bound to a methane molecule, used in organic synthesis as a source of iodide.