Shelley Was Initially Moderately in Favor of a Proposal to Build

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Multiple Choice

Shelley was initially moderately in favor of a proposal to build a city bike path. At a meeting, she learns that not only will the path provide recreational opportunities and allow for some decrease in traffic, but that in towns with paths, the crime rate tends to go down and businesses along the path do better. She is now strongly in favor of the proposal. The theory that best explains her change of opinion is the __________ theory.

• A) persuasive arguments
• B) social comparison
• C) culture-value
• D) groupthink

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Definitions:

Contract Curve

In an Edgeworth Box diagram, the curve that represents all the Pareto efficient allocations between two consumers.

Pareto Optimal

A situation of distribution where improving the condition of any individual necessitates the detriment of at least another individual.

Competitive Equilibrium

A state in a market-based economy where supply equals demand, meaning all buyers and sellers are satisfied at the current price level and quantity of goods.

Feasible Allocation

is a concept in economics that refers to the division of resources or goods among various uses or people in a way that is possible given the resources available.