Which of the following best illustrates the fallacy of composition?
A) If Jamal had more money, he could afford to buy more goods.
B) If Aisha stood up at a basketball game, she could get a better view of the game; if everyone stood up at a basketball game, everyone could have a better view of the game.
C) If the price of bread rose, consumers would buy less; if consumers bought less bread, the price of bread would rise.
D) High housing prices cause people to buy less housing, but an increase in income might cause them to buy more housing.

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The fallacy of composition occurs when one assumes that what is true for an individual is also true for a group. In this case, the assumption that if everyone stood up, everyone would have a better view, illustrates this fallacy.

Which of the Following Best Illustrates the Fallacy of Composition