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Choose the unemployment rate or the inflation rate. Explain at least 2 reasons why the statistic you chose is not a perfect measure of economic performance. 

______ refers to the careful consideration, during the policy formulation state, of the role of government “agents” and the “target population.”

Examining books, journals, and Internet sites regarding a particular problem or solution represents the use of the ______ technique of collecting information.

Local governments often hire nonprofit organizations to provide some of the services government provides, such as treatment for drug addiction or maintenance of trails. These are examples of ______.

______ involves finding solutions to a problem by spontaneously sharing ideas without criticizing or evaluating them.

The Affordable Care Act (President Barack Obama’s health-care law) included funding for many pilot projects and special studies that will be used to select future policy options to use on a more widespread basis. The funding of these efforts is an example of the policy tools called ______.

The National Park Service (NPS) issues a limited number of backpacking permits at some parks. What type of policy tool is this?

Researchers interested in family dynamics are concerned with which factors shaping personality?

Of the following, which is NOT a solid example of a self-fulfilling prophecy?  

Which of the following is NOT evidence that we have a natural desire to belong?