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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How is genetic modification different from eugenics?
(a) They are effectively the same.
(b) Genetic modification is more subtle.
(c) Eugenics allows for selection of more minute traits.
(d) Genetic modification theories have already led to ethnic cleansing.

2. What does Schelling say about an equilibrium division of the population?
(a) It will give us a working model of social mobility
(b) It will not produce optimal results.
(c) It will give us a working model of emigration.
(d) It will not give us a working model of emigration.

3. What does Schelling say can be included in closed models?
(a) Longevity predictions.
(b) Alternate preferences.
(c) Predictions.
(d) Age.

4. What does Schelling say would be the consequence of a culture preferring male children?
(a) Shortage of workers.
(b) Shortage of wives.
(c) Shortage of soldiers.
(d) Influx of immigrants.

5. What has to happen before hockey players will accept the requirement to wear helmets, in Schelling's analysis?
(a) A famous player has to be injured.
(b) Flattering helmets need to be designed.
(c) Helmets need to be tested and proved.
(d) Fans need to want a safer game.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Schelling say the British argued with the American when he was deciding whether to use the bomb?

2. How can one gather information about the choice of the majority, in Schelling's example?

3. What does Schelling say might be a demographic consequence of parents choosing their children's traits?

4. What example does Schelling use to illustrate decisions of the majority that can be known?

5. What does Schelling say economic models of human behavior consider?

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