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A government conducting a cost-benefit analysis must consider

A
political and legislative consequences.
B
political and unintended consequences.
C
social and legislative consequences.
D
social and political consequences.
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In a cost-benefit analysis done by a government, “cost” is defined as

A
something positive.
B
a wise choice.
C
something negative.
D
a bad choice.
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Which question would a government leader most likely ask when using a cost-benefit analysis to make a decision?

A
How will this decision affect people and society?
B
Is the cost-benefit analysis the best tool to use?
C
Is the cost-benefit analysis accurate?
D
How will other leaders feel about the decision?
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Which is an economic effect of adding healthier options to a school lunch program?

A
raising the prices of main and side dishes
B
eliminating desserts from the menu
C
lowering the prices of main and side dishes
D
eliminating side dishes from the menu
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The chart below shows the economic cost of two school lunch

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A
The healthier lunch is more expensive because it helps to reduce childhood obesity.
B
The healthier lunch is more expensive because its beverage costs more.
C
The healthier lunch is more expensive because its dessert costs more.
D
The healthier lunch is more expensive because it uses better-quality ingredients.
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A healthy school lunch that is $0.75 more than the current lunch has a higher economic .

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The chart below shows the economic costs of two school lunches.

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A
beverage.
B
main course.
C
dessert.
D
side dish.
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Which best explains the economic benefits of building a smaller courthouse instead of a larger one?

A
A smaller courthouse would require fewer workers and materials and could open more quickly.
B
A smaller courthouse would require more workers and fewer materials and could open more quickly.
C
A smaller courthouse would require fewer workers and materials but could not open as quickly.
D
A smaller courthouse would require fewer workers and more materials but could not open as quickly.
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For which type of programs would a government most likely use a cost-benefit analysis? Select three options.

A
changing a school lunch program
B
building a small or large courthouse
C
hiring new police officers and firefighters
D
planning when to repave a road
E
hiring new teachers for a school
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The chart below shows the economic cost of two school lunches.

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A
it contains a larger portion than the current lunch.
B
it uses a substitute item that is more expensive.
C
it tastes better than the side dish in the current lunch.
D
it reduces childhood obesity in a more effective way.

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