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Question 1

In a cost-benefit analysis done by a government, “cost” is defined as

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something negative.

Question 2

Which is an economic effect of adding healthier options to a school lunch program?

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raising the prices of main and side dishes

Question 3

To determine the total economic cost of building a courthouse, a government leader should

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add the cost of labor and materials.

Question 4

Which question would a government leader most likely ask when using a cost-benefit analysis to make a decision?

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How will this decision affect people and society?

Question 5

What is a potential benefit of offering a health and wellness program to government workers?

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Workers will get sick less and miss fewer days of work.

Question 6

Which best explains the economic benefits of building a smaller courthouse instead of a larger one?

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A smaller courthouse would require fewer workers and materials and could open more quickly.

Question 7

A government conducting a cost-benefit analysis must consider

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political and unintended consequences.

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