Most university officials believe students shouldexercise regularly, and thus charge them a mandatorygym fee so that they can regularly use university gymfacilities. Many students do not use the gym facilitiesand would prefer to use the money for textbooks orfood. Which one of the following arguments againststandard economic reasoning can be applied to thisscenario?
A)fair and equal treatment
B)cultural goods and paternalism (True Answer )Correct
C)poverty, inequality, and the distribution of income
D)exploitation

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The argument of cultural goods and paternalism is applicable here as university officials believe that exercising regularly is in the best interest of the students' health and well-being. They are imposing their view of what is best for the students, which can be seen as paternalistic behavior. This goes against the standard economic reasoning of allowing individuals to make their own choices based on their preferences and maximizing their utility.

Most University Officials Believe Students Shouldexercise Regularly, and Thus Charge