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Chapter 1: Q 1 (page 11)

Could it be the case that chicken farmers who have both humanitarian and profit motives for keeping their chickens comfortable nonetheless are fully "self-interested"? Explain.

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Yes, they are fully self-interested because the chickens will lead to more profits which are the criteria for keeping them healthy.

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Step 1. Definition of Economics.

Economics refers to the satisfaction of wants by choosing among various alternative uses.

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Step 2. Reason.

Yes, they are fully self-interested because the chickens will lead to more profits which are the criteria for keeping them healthy. In this case humanitarian and profit-making are self-interested as they are for the benefit of the market.

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