Assume That a Change in Government Policy Results in the Increased

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Multiple Choice

Assume that a change in government policy results in the increased production of both consumer goods and investment goods.It can be concluded that:

• A)the economy was suffering from unemployment and/or the inefficient use of resources before the policy change.
• B)the economy's production possibilities curve has been shifted to the left as a result of the policy decision.
• C)this economy's production possibilities curve is convex (bowed inward) as viewed from the origin.
• D)the law of increasing opportunity costs does not apply in this society.

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Definitions:

Behavioral

Pertaining to or involving actions and responses observable in living organisms, particularly in humans and animals.

Strongest Possible Manipulations

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Ceiling Effects

occur when an assessment instrument reaches its upper limit, leading to a clustering of scores at the high end and failing to distinguish between high-performing individuals.

Floor Effects

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