Previous QuestionFacebook servesO A. the social interest of advertisers because they can increase their revenue, but it does not serve the self-interestO B. the self-interest of its investors, users, and advertisers as well as the social interest as people share informationO C. the self-interest of its users, and the social interest of only its investorsO D. the self-interest of its users but not the social interestO E. the self-interest of investors becausethey can make increased profits, but it does not serve the social interestTaxt RagnsCranh The New York Times reports that cruise lines have been slashing prices and cruise sales are up. It says this surge of interest tells us that despite the uncertain economic climate, people clearly need more fun in their lives and view their vacations as a valuableand necessary part of it.How would you make a rational choice about taking a cruise?To make a rational choice you wouldO A compare the marginal benetit from taking the cruise with the marginal cost of the cruiseO B. consider the length of the cruise and the route it will takeOC. chose the cruise line with the cheapest prnce regardless of its amenitiesO D. check with the National Hurricane Center about weather onrouteO E chose the ship with the most amenities regardless of the price of the cruise

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OA. the social interest of advertisers because they can increase their revenue, but it does not serve the self-interest OB. the self-interest of its investors, users, and advertisers as well as the social interest as people share information OC. the self-interest of its users, and the social interest of only its investors O D. the self-interest of its users but not the social interest O E. the self-interest of investors becausethey can make increased profits, but it does not serve the social interest

OA. the social interest of advertisers because they can increase their revenue, but it does not serve the self-interest OB. the self-interest of its investors, users, and advertisers as well as the social interest as people share information OC. the self-interest of its users, and the social interest of only its investors O D. the self-interest of its users but not the social interest O E. the self-interest of investors becausethey can make increased profits, but it does not serve the social interest

Economics (MindTap Course List)

13th Edition

ISBN:9781337617383

Author:Roger A. Arnold

Publisher:Roger A. Arnold

Chapter1: What Economics Is About

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