Chapter 39 — Quiz

Q1. About what percentage of economists agree that free trade increases total wealth? a) 30% b) 50% c) 85–90% d) 100% Q2. The IGM Forum is: a) A political organization b) An ongoing survey of leading economists on contested questions c) A trade association d) A government agency Q3. Factual disagreement: a) Can never be resolved b) Can in principle be resolved with more evidence c) Is about values d) Doesn't exist in economics Q4. Value disagreement: a) Can be resolved by data b) Depends on which outcomes you prioritize c) Is the same as factual disagreement d) Only affects non-economists Q5. Most real policy debates involve: a) Only factual disagreement b) Only value disagreement c) A mixture of both d) Neither

SA1. Why is the factual-vs-value distinction the most important analytical skill in policy debates? SA2. Name one area of strong consensus and one of genuine disagreement.

TF1. Economists agree on nothing. (T/F) TF2. ~95% of economists agree that rent control reduces housing supply. (T/F) TF3. Value disagreements can always be settled by more data. (T/F)

Selected answers in appendices/answers-to-selected.md.