Chapter 5 Flashcards
Market
Voluntary exchange price
Collective action
Majority rules
Competitive behavior differences
Market competes for customers by offering products they want at low prices
Government- politicians compete for votes by offering government programs and low taxes
Public sector breaks individual consumption-payment link
One-to-one consumption
Subsidy
When one party pays for the benefits of another party
Government
Has force
Market
Has no force
Collective decision-making
In politics you must choose candidate with a bundle of positions
Market good
Efficiently serving other people
Government good
Persuasive skills
Organizational abilities
Fundraising abilities
3 questions to ask
Is it moral?
Is it constitutional?
Is it economically efficient?
John Locke
Individuals are constantly invaded by others
People can join together in society to provide collective protection of property
We own ourselves, therefore
We own what we produce