This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer

Author Question: A subsidy is sometimes used by government to correct the problems associated with A) negative ... (Read 311 times)

debasdf

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 570
A subsidy is sometimes used by government to correct the problems associated with
 
  A) negative externalities.
  B) positive externalities.
  C) internal benefits.
  D) external benefits.

Question 2

Explain what economists mean when they apply the rationality assumption.
 
  What will be an ideal response?



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

Bsand8

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 327
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

The rationality assumption means that people do not intentionally make themselves worse off. It does not deal with the interior reasoning of a person or the psychology of a person. Instead, rationality applies to the way people actually behave in a world of scarcity.





 

Did you know?

The word drug comes from the Dutch word droog (meaning "dry"). For centuries, most drugs came from dried plants, hence the name.

Did you know?

Earwax has antimicrobial properties that reduce the viability of bacteria and fungus in the human ear.

Did you know?

Anesthesia awareness is a potentially disturbing adverse effect wherein patients who have been paralyzed with muscle relaxants may awaken. They may be aware of their surroundings but unable to communicate or move. Neurologic monitoring equipment that helps to more closely check the patient's anesthesia stages is now available to avoid the occurrence of anesthesia awareness.

Did you know?

In ancient Rome, many of the richer people in the population had lead-induced gout. The reason for this is unclear. Lead poisoning has also been linked to madness.

Did you know?

Although puberty usually occurs in the early teenage years, the world's youngest parents were two Chinese children who had their first baby when they were 8 and 9 years of age.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library