Suppose That a New Government Is Elected in Eurnesia

question 18

Multiple Choice

Suppose that a new government is elected in Eurnesia.The new government takes steps toward improving the court system and reducing government corruption.The citizens of Eurnesia find these efforts credible and outsiders believe these changes will be effective and long lasting.These changes will probably

• A)raise real GDP per person and productivity in Eurnesia.
• B)raise real GDP per person but not productivity in Eurnesia.
• C)raise productivity but not real GDP per person in Eurnesia.
• D)raise neither productivity nor real GDP per person in Eurnesia.

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Definitions:

External Attribution

An explanation for behavior focusing on the surrounding situation.

External Attribution

The process of attributing the cause of one's own or others' behavior to external factors or the situation rather than to internal characteristics.

Explanation

The process of making something clear or understandable by describing the relevant facts or ideas.

Surrounding Situation

The environmental and contextual factors that are currently present around an individual and can influence their behavior or actions.