As Monthly Rain Levels Rise, Golf Course Revenue Falls Because

question 103

Multiple Choice

As monthly rain levels rise, golf course revenue falls because casual golfers prefer to stay dry. This is an example of:

• A) scarcity.
• B) incentives.
• C) normative analysis.
• D) correlation and causation.

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