Do you agree that human beings, having the ability to direct their own behavior by rational decision and choice, can only be used in a way that respects this capacity? That is to say, is any exchange between two people in the absence of direct physical compulsion by one party against the other (or threat thereof) necessarily free? Explain Do you believe that people deserve all they are able, and only what they are able, to get through free exchange? Explain.

Do you agree that human beings, having the ability to direct their own behavior by rational decision and choice, can only be used in a way that respects this capacity? That is to say, is any exchange between two people in the absence of direct physical compulsion by one party against the other (or threat thereof) necessarily free? Explain Do you believe that people deserve all they are able, and only what they are able, to get through free exchange? Explain.

ENGR.ECONOMIC ANALYSIS

14th Edition

ISBN:9780190931919

Author:NEWNAN

Publisher:NEWNAN

Chapter1: Making Economics Decisions

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1QTC

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