Suppose That a Special Interest Group Makes Up 1% of Society

question 243

True/False

Suppose that a special interest group makes up 1% of society, and a proposed law would give them $10,000 of benefits but cost society $900,000. The special interest group will oppose this policy because the costs exceed the benefits.

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Definitions:

Average Total Cost

The total cost of production divided by the number of goods produced, representing the cost per unit of output.

Fixed Costs

Costs that do not vary with the volume of production, such as rent, salaries, and insurance.

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Average Fixed Cost

The steady expenditure in manufacturing, divided by the total output generated.