Consider the following simple regression model y = 0 + 1x1 + u. The variable z is a poor instrument for x if _____.

A. there is a high correlation between z and x
B. there is a low correlation between z and x
C. there is a high correlation between z and u
D. there is a low correlation between z and u

Answer: B

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a. total utility of X divided by total utility of Y. b. marginal utility of X divided by marginal utility of Y. c. total utility of X divided by marginal utility of Y. d. none of the above.

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