Which of the Following Statements Is NOT Correct

question 100

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is NOT correct?

• A) Economics is a behavioral science.
• B) In large measure, economics is the study of how people make choices.
• C) If poverty were eliminated, there would be no reason to study economics.
• D) Economic analysis can be used to explain how both individuals and societies make decisions.

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Definitions:

Utility Function

A mathematical representation of a consumer's preference, showing the level of satisfaction or happiness derived from consuming various bundles of goods and services.

Income Effect

The impact of income changes on an individual or economic level on the demand for various products or services.

Substitution Effect

The adjustment in how consumers spend due to differences in the prices between goods, leading to the substitution of one product for another.

Inferior Good

A type of good whose demand decreases when consumer income rises, unlike normal goods, which have a positive correlation with income.