Explain the economic idea that "people respond to incentives."
What will be an ideal response?
Human beings act from a variety of motives, including religious belief, envy, and compassion. "People respond to incentives" means that people will act in the way that they feel is in their best interest.
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At Revolution Doughnuts in Fort Collins, Colorado, a cup of coffee or a doughnut is $1. Suppose Hannah loves going to Revolution Doughnuts. She spends $5 a day at the shop on 3 doughnuts and 2 cups of coffee. Is Hannah maximizing her total utility?
A) No. B) Maybe, but I need to know more about Hannah's income. C) Yes. D) Maybe, but I need to know more about Hannah's marginal utility per dollar for each of the two goods.
The demand for gold increases, other things equal, when
A) the market for silver becomes more liquid. B) interest rates are expected to rise. C) interest rates are expected to fall. D) real estate prices are expected to increase.