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Question 1. The author of the passage states that Weimann, Knabe, and Schdéb believe Easterlin incorrectly

A. attributed measures of greater happiness to a rising trend in GNP
INCORRECT -- PG1 states that Easterlin believed the opposite (that happiness does NOT increase proportionately with income/GNP increases)

B. included too many developing nations with low per capita GNP levels in his survey
INCORRECT -- PG3 states that they believe Easterlin included a "disproportionate number of wealthy countries", aka. developed countries with high GNP per capita (the opposite of this answer choice)

C. used the results of his research to advocate for greater redistribution of wealth in more developed countries
INCORRECT -- PG1 does state that Easterlin advocated for income redistribution, but PG3 does not indicate that W/K/S disagreed with this point in particular

D. included citizens of too many countries that do not have settled political systems
CORRECT -- PG3 indicates that W/K/S believes "the inclusion of many countries with historically unstable governments [aka. unsettled political systems] and economies" distorted E's data

E. overrepresented the views of wealthy people in poorer nations by surveying only literate citizens
INCORRECT -- correctly cites that they believed E's data overrepresented views of wealthy people in poorer nations, but the author did not mention that this was because only literate citizen were surveyed.


Question 2. Which of the following research results would most support the view of the economists mentioned in the first paragraph?

A. A wealthy nation with a modestly growing economy reports a similar level of happiness as a war-torn country with less developed infrastructure.
CORRECT -- PG1 cites E's studies on wealthy countries "as income increases, their happiness level does not commensurately increase". This answer choice is an example of how a wealthy/growing economy isn't reflecting more happiness than a war-torn country (that is presumably not wealthy or growing)

B. A wealthy nation with a growing economy reports levels of happiness that correlate well with increases in per capita GNP.
INCORRECT -- This answer choice states that more wealth/growth/GNP = more happiness (the opposite of E's studies showing that "as income increases, their happiness level does not commensurately increase")

C. A wealthy nation with a growing economy reports a similar level of happiness as a neighboring country with a similar positive trend in per capita GNP.
INCORRECT -- This can support the view if both countries are not showing an increase in happiness proportionate with the increase in GNP. However, if both countries are showing an increase in happiness proportionate with GNP growth, then it is not aligned to PG1.

D. A country that has experienced setbacks in its efforts to establish a democratically “elected government reports increasing levels of happiness.
INCORRECT -- PG1 doesn't not discuss how different types of government can affect happiness so this answer choice is out of scope.

E. A developing country with a growing economy but a corrupt government reports levels of happiness that correlate well with increases in per capita GNP.
INCORRECT -- PG1 doesn't not discuss how different types of government (corrupt or just) can affect happiness, but if happiness levels correlate with GNP increases, it demonstrates the opposite of E's studies.

The short note on the passage.

P1 - Economists support redistribution of wealth , cite Easterlin paradox : Income increases, happiness doesn't.
Reduce inequality > increase GNP
P2 - Worstall : GNP remain a worthy goal. happiness correlated with the change in GNP.
P3- Weimann, Knabe, and Schob criticize Easterlin's survey.

1. The author of the passage states that Weimann, Knabe, and Schdéb believe Easterlin incorrectly

A. attributed measures of greater happiness to a rising trend in GNP
Not mentioned.
B. included too many developing nations with low per capita GNP levels in his survey
Not mentioned. The all we know is the survey's inclusion of many countries with historically unstable governments and economies.
C. used the results of his research to advocate for greater redistribution of wealth in more developed countries
Not mentioned.
D. included citizens of too many countries that do not have settled political systems
Correct. (...the inclusion of many countries with historically unstable governments and economies, and the limitation of survey respondents to the wealthy citizens of poorer countries distort the data)
E. overrepresented the views of wealthy people in poorer nations by surveying only literate citizens
The survey had limitations of wealthy respondents.

D

2. Which of the following research results would most support the view of the economists mentioned in the first paragraph?

A. A wealthy nation with a modestly growing economy reports a similar level of happiness as a war-torn country with less developed infrastructure.'
Not necessarily true. The economists concluded about the citizens of the developed nations
B. A wealthy nation with a growing economy reports levels of happiness that correlate well with increases in per capita GNP.
This weakens the view of the economists .
C. A wealthy nation with a growing economy reports a similar level of happiness as a neighboring country with a similar positive trend in per capita GNP.
Supports the economists. Many wealthy nations show similar results on happiness wrt GNP.
D. A country that has experienced setbacks in its efforts to establish a democratically “elected government reports increasing levels of happiness.
Democratic government was never into the consideration of the economists.
E. A developing country with a growing economy but a corrupt government reports levels of happiness that correlate well with increases in per capita GNP.
In any case, if the happiness correlates well with GNP, this brings economists views into question.

C

3. Which of the following statements about Stevenson and Wolfer's study can be inferred from information in the passage?

A. Stevenson and Wolfer's reason for undertaking their research was to undermine Easterlin's analysis of life satisfaction statistics.
Their research may not be intended to undermine Easterlin, though it brought it into questions.
B. Stevenson and Wolfer's results invalidate Easterlin's analysis of life satisfaction statistics.
The results brought the analysis into question because of not very accurate data (obtained by the changed questions). The analysis might be correct but the underlying data might not be accurate.
C. Stevenson and Wolfer found Easterlin’s data to be untrustworthy.
Correct.
D. Stevenson and Wolfer conclude that, even though the questions in Easterlin's survey had changed, measures of happiness were constant across the years.
No, the scores had lowered.
E. Stevenson and Wolfer uncovered a bias in Easterlin's research toward wealthier respondents in undeveloped countries.
No, they just found the variations in the survey questions.

C

1. The author of the passage states that Weimann, Knabe, and Schdéb believe Easterlin incorrectly

1=D

A. attributed measures of greater happiness to a rising trend in GNP
Weimann, Knabe, and Schdéb don't believe Easterlin is incorrect because he attributed measures of greater happiness to a rising trend in GNP

B. included too many developing nations with low per capita GNP levels in his survey
One word wrong. The author does talk about the inclusion of many countries with historically unstable governments and economies but doesn't talk about Developing nations.

C. used the results of his research to advocate for greater redistribution of wealth in more developed countries
Easterlin doesn't use his data incorrectly but, actually, his data is incorrect

D. included citizens of too many countries that do not have settled political systems
Yes, the author does talk about the inclusion of many countries with historically unstable governments and economies

E. overrepresented the views of wealthy people in poorer nations by surveying only literate citizens
Word such as "overrepresented " and "literate citizen" make this choice wrong.


2. Which of the following research results would most support the view of the economists mentioned in the first paragraph?

2=B
The economists mentioned the view the governments of developed nations should divert funds to social projects that have the potential to reduce inequality.

A. A wealthy nation with a modestly growing economy reports a similar level of happiness as a war-torn country with less developed infrastructure.
This doesn't support the economist assertion.

B. A wealthy nation with a growing economy reports levels of happiness that correlate well with increases in per capita GNP.
If we insert this in the first para, this will bridge the gap between the premises and the conclusion.

C. A wealthy nation with a growing economy reports a similar level of happiness as a neighboring country with a similar positive trend in per capita GNP.
Completly out of scope.

D. A country that has experienced setbacks in its efforts to establish a democratically “elected government reports increasing levels of happiness.
This doesn't support the economist's assertion.

E. A developing country with a growing economy but a corrupt government reports levels of happiness that correlate well with increases in per capita GNP.
Corrupt government" makes it out of scope.


3. Which of the following statements about Stevenson and Wolfer's study can be inferred from information in the passage?

3=C.... Though tough one though

A. Stevenson and Wolfer's reason for undertaking their research was to undermine Easterlin's analysis of life satisfaction statistics.
The passage never stated that Stevenson and Wolfer did the research for the purpose of undermining Easterlin's analysis of life satisfaction statistics.

B. Stevenson and Wolfer's results invalidate Easterlin's analysis of life satisfaction statistics.
This choice is very close, but the word "analysis " makes the choice wrong. Stevenson and Wolfer's results invalidate Easterlin data, not his analysis.

C. Stevenson and Wolfer found Easterlin’s data to be untrustworthy.
Yes, correct answer. they find his data to be inaccurate.

D. Stevenson and Wolfer conclude that, even though the questions in Easterlin's survey had changed, measures of happiness were constant across the years.
Totally wrong, no such things were mention in the passage.

E. Stevenson and Wolfer uncovered a bias in Easterlin's research toward wealthier respondents in undeveloped countries.
Stevenson and Wolfer do not uncover a bias in Easterlin's research.
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1. The author of the passage states that Weimann, Knabe, and Schdéb believe Easterlin incorrectly

A. attributed measures of greater happiness to a rising trend in GNP (Incorrect)
acc to Easterlin, there exists no relationship between happiness and GNP
B. included too many developing nations with low per capita GNP levels in his survey (Incorrect)
he included developed countries and specifics of GNP isn't clearly given.
C. used the results of his research to advocate for greater redistribution of wealth in more developed countries (Incorrect)
Though it can be inferred, but it wasn't what W, K and S believed.
D. included citizens of too many countries that do not have settled political systems (Correct)
E. overrepresented the views of wealthy people in poorer nations by surveying only literate citizens (Incorrect)
by surveying only literate citizens is wrong. it is not mentioned in the passage.
IMO answer is D



2. Which of the following research results would most support the view of the economists mentioned in the first paragraph?

A. A wealthy nation with a modestly growing economy reports a similar level of happiness as a war-torn country with less developed infrastructure. (Incorrect)
comparision between 2 developed counteies is considered.
B. A wealthy nation with a growing economy reports levels of happiness that correlate well with increases in per capita GNP.(Incorrect)
there exists no correlation of happiness and GNP.
C. A wealthy nation with a growing economy reports a similar level of happiness as a neighboring country with a similar positive trend in per capita GNP.(Correct)
yes, 2 countries with a similar positive trend in GNP will have similar level of happiness
D. A country that has experienced setbacks in its efforts to establish a democratically “elected government reports increasing levels of happiness.(Incorrect)
Cannot say, Out Of Scope.
E. A developing country with a growing economy but a corrupt government reports levels of happiness that correlate well with increases in per capita GNP.(Incorrect)
talk about developed country.

IMO answer choice is C.

3. Which of the following statements about Stevenson and Wolfer's study can be inferred from information in the passage?

A. Stevenson and Wolfer's reason for undertaking their research was to undermine Easterlin's analysis of life satisfaction statistics. (Incorrect)
it wasn't their sole purpose, rather there reasrch has been quoted to prove Easterlin analysis wrong.
B. Stevenson and Wolfer's results invalidate Easterlin's analysis of life satisfaction statistics. (Incorrect)
life statisfaction stataistics is out of context.
C. Stevenson and Wolfer found Easterlin’s data to be untrustworthy. (Correct)
'which indicates that the exact wording of the questions in Easterlin's survey changed across the years; respondents who had the same overall satisfaction
received lower survey scores in later years due solely to differences in the questions.'
D. Stevenson and Wolfer conclude that, even though the questions in Easterlin's survey had changed, measures of happiness were constant across the years.(Incorrect)
their research didn't comment about the measures of happiness.
E. Stevenson and Wolfer uncovered a bias in Easterlin's research toward wealthier respondents in undeveloped countries. (Incorrect)
Deaton reaseach did it
IMH answer is C.

1 Let us note down the points, of Weimann, Knabe, and Schdéb, which talk about Easterlin's methodology
They criticized Easterlin's methodology, citing Deaton’s observations that the disproportionate number of wealthy countries, the inclusion of many countries with historically unstable governments and economies, and the limitation of survey respondents to the wealthy citizens of poorer countries distort Easterlin’s data.

D. included citizens of too many countries that do not have settled political systems
From the above point the answer is D
A. attributed measures of greater happiness to a rising trend in GNP
Worstall talks about the option A not Weimann, Knabe, and Schdéb. So, we can eliminate A
B. included too many developing nations with low per capita GNP levels in his survey
Weimann, Knabe, and Schdéb don't talk about low per capita GNP levels, which can be proved by 3rd para. So, we can eliminate B
C. used the results of his research to advocate for greater redistribution of wealth in more developed countries
No, can be proved from the above point.
E. overrepresented the views of wealthy people in poorer nations by surveying only literate citizens
No, can be proved from the above point.


2 D. A country that has experienced setbacks in its efforts to establish a democratically “elected government reports increasing levels of happiness.

3 E. Stevenson and Wolfer uncovered a bias in Easterlin's research toward wealthier respondents in undeveloped countries.

So, IMO, D, D, E.

Summary: Eastedin-->Rich (reduce), poor (increase)
But, happiness doesn't increase at same level (e.g. USA), So divert fund to social projects

Worstall- After basic needs surrounding matters, keep GNP, but rather than size, use direct and rate of GNP
Wei+K+S-> Sampling error, further Stevenson and Wolfer's- question changed and lower survey scores in later years.

1. The author of the passage states that Weimann, Knabe, and Schdéb believe Easterlin incorrectly

A. attributed measures of greater happiness to a rising trend in GNP -> Incorrect.
B. included too many developing nations with low per capita GNP levels in his survey -> Incorrect. Too many wealthy nations included.
C. used the results of his research to advocate for greater redistribution of wealth in more developed countries-> Incorrect.
D. included citizens of too many countries that do not have settled political systems-> Correct
E. overrepresented the views of wealthy people in poorer nations by surveying only literate citizens -> Incorrect. "only literate citizens"

2. Which of the following research results would most support the view of the economists mentioned in the first paragraph?

A. A wealthy nation with a modestly growing economy reports a similar level of happiness as a war-torn country with less developed infrastructure.-> Correct. I think, these two cases have similar social situation for people around.
B. A wealthy nation with a growing economy reports levels of happiness that correlate well with increases in per capita GNP.-> No. Incorrect.
C. A wealthy nation with a growing economy reports a similar level of happiness as a neighboring country with a similar positive trend in per capita GNP. -> Not related with GNP.
D. A country that has experienced setbacks in its efforts to establish a democratically “elected government reports increasing levels of happiness. ->No incorrect.
E. A developing country with a growing economy but a corrupt government reports levels of happiness that correlate well with increases in per capita GNP. -> No. Incorrect.

3. Which of the following statements about Stevenson and Wolfer's study can be inferred from information in the passage?

A. Stevenson and Wolfer's reason for undertaking their research was to undermine Easterlin's analysis of life satisfaction statistics. -> No. "undertaking their research was to undermine". incorrect.
B. Stevenson and Wolfer's results invalidate Easterlin's analysis of life satisfaction statistics. ->Incorrect
C. Stevenson and Wolfer found Easterlin’s data to be untrustworthy. -> Correct
D. Stevenson and Wolfer conclude that, even though the questions in Easterlin's survey had changed, measures of happiness were constant across the years. -> Exactly opposite . Incorrect.
E. Stevenson and Wolfer uncovered a bias in Easterlin's research toward wealthier respondents in undeveloped countries. -> No. They are talking about questions being changed and it's impact.

1. The author of the passage states that Weimann, Knabe, and Schdéb believe Easterlin incorrectly

answer is a) attributed measures of greater happiness to a rising trend in GNP

A. attributed measures of greater happiness to a rising trend in GNP : yes infact that is the only thing that can be inferred about Easterlin as he noticed that as people's income increases, their happiness level does not commensurately increase , and indirectly it attributes happiness to whole GNP rather than GNP per person and that is what Weimann, Knabe, and Schdéb criticize Easterlin's methodology .Also all other options can be eliminated so its the answer

B. included too many developing nations with low per capita GNP levels in his survey : the third para says he disproportionate number of wealthy countries included by Easterlin - now this could be high or low in number so cannot be inferred .
C. used the results of his research to advocate for greater redistribution of wealth in more developed countries: nowhere its mentioned that Easterlin advocated redistribution of wealth in more developed nations , it was other economists who did that as per passage
D. included citizens of too many countries that do not have settled political systems :in para 3 it mentions -the inclusion of many countries with historically unstable governments , so that unstable political systems are of past and may be settled now,so ruled out

E. overrepresented the views of wealthy people in poorer nations by surveying only literate citizens : passage does not say surveying only literate citizens which is not correct as per the passage


2. Which of the following research results would most support the view of the economists mentioned in the first paragraph?
answer is c)A wealthy nation with a growing economy reports a similar level of happiness as a neighboring country with a similar positive trend in per capita GNP.

A. A wealthy nation with a modestly growing economy reports a similar level of happiness as a war-torn country with less developed infrastructure.: no comparison with war -torn country is mentioned in passage , so ruled out
B. A wealthy nation with a growing economy reports levels of happiness that correlate well with increases in per capita GNP.
: this is reversal of facts in the passage as view of economists in first para is that of Easterlin who says that citizen's happiness does not commensurately increase with their income
C. A wealthy nation with a growing economy reports a similar level of happiness as a neighboring country with a similar positive trend in per capita GNP. : this looks to be most supported as happiness level of nation is attributed to overall GNP and also that happiness level does not increase commensurately with GNP per capita , so they may be same .
D. A country that has experienced setbacks in its efforts to establish a democratically “elected government reports increasing levels of happiness.: countries that experienced setbacks in elected government - their happiness level is out of scope of the passage
E. A developing country with a growing economy but a corrupt government reports levels of happiness that correlate well with increases in per capita GNP.: corrupt government countries are out of scope for happiness correlation

3. Which of the following statements about Stevenson and Wolfer's study can be inferred from information in the passage?

answer is b)Stevenson and Wolfer's results invalidate Easterlin's analysis of life satisfaction statistics.

A. Stevenson and Wolfer's reason for undertaking their research was to undermine Easterlin's analysis of life satisfaction statistics:
stevenson and wolfer's reason for undertaking their research is out of scope of the passage
B. Stevenson and Wolfer's results invalidate Easterlin's analysis of life satisfaction statistics: as all other options can be eliminated
and that Stevenson and Wolfer's study indicates that Easterlin's analysis that commensurate increase in happiness did not take place with increase in citizen's income was invalid as the questionnaire change in wording was responsible for lower satisfaction levels which were actually same
C. Stevenson and Wolfer found Easterlin’s data to be untrustworthy : data was not untrustworthy but his analysis was invalidated as the overall satisfaction level received lower survey scores due to differences in the questions.
D. Stevenson and Wolfer conclude that, even though the questions in Easterlin's survey had changed, measures of happiness were constant across the years.: measure of happiness were constant across years is wrong interpretation as the study instead said that overall satisfaction level was same across the years
E. Stevenson and Wolfer uncovered a bias in Easterlin's research toward wealthier respondents in undeveloped countries :this was part of Deaton’s observations and not Stevenson and Wolfer study , so ruled out

1-D
2-A
3-B




IMO-D

1. The author of the passage states that Weimann, Knabe, and Schdéb believe Easterlin incorrectly

A. attributed measures of greater happiness to a rising trend in GNP
INCORRECT:- Weimann, Knabe, and Schdéb's study indicates thatEarterin incorrectly used the results of his research to advocate for greater redistribution of wealth in more developed countries not attributed measures of greater happiness to a rising trend in GNP

B. included too many developing nations with low per capita GNP levels in his survey
INCORRECT: it is not mentioned in the passage

C. used the results of his research to advocate for greater redistribution of wealth in more developed countries
INCORRECT-Weimann, Knabe, and Schdéb's study indicates that Earterin incorrectly used the results of his research to advocate for greater redistribution of wealth in more developed countries

D. included citizens of too many countries that do not have settled political systems
CORRECT:-According to Weimann, Knabe, and Schdéb believe Eartlin incorrectly included of many countries with historically unstable governments and economies, and the limitation of survey respondents to the wealthy citizens of poorer countries distort Easterlin’s data.

E. overrepresented the views of wealthy people in poorer nations by surveying only literate citizens
INCORRECT :- In passage nothing is mentioned about the views of wealthy people in poorer nations


IMO-A

SUPPORTING LINE:-report that as income increases, their happiness level does not commensurately increase
2. Which of the following research results would most support the view of the economists mentioned in the first paragraph?

A. A wealthy nation with a modestly growing economy reports a similar level of happiness as a war-torn country with less developed infrastructure.
CORRECT:-It says on the increase of GNP happiness not increase

B. A wealthy nation with a growing economy reports levels of happiness that correlate well with increases in per capita GNP.
INCORRECT:-It is 180 degree answer

C. A wealthy nation with a growing economy reports a similar level of happiness as a neighboring country with a similar positive trend in per capita GNP.
incorrect:-It says on the increase of GNP happiness not increase

D. A country that has experienced setbacks in its efforts to establish a democratically “elected government reports increasing levels of happiness.
Incorrect:-NO mentioned in passage about “elected government

E. A developing country with a growing economy but a corrupt government reports levels of happiness that correlate well with increases in per capita GNP.
incorrect:-Not anything is mentioned about GOVT report and correlate well with increases in per capita GNP.




IMO-B
SUPPORTING LINES:-
the limitation of survey respondents to the wealthy citizens of poorer countries distort Easterlin’s data. These economists also point to Stevenson and Wolfer's research, which indicates that the exact wording of the questions in Easterlin's survey changed across the years; respondents who had the same overall satisfaction received lower survey scores in later years due solely to differences in the questions.

3. Which of the following statements about Stevenson and Wolfer's study can be inferred from information in the passage?

A. Stevenson and Wolfer's reason for undertaking their research was to undermine Easterlin's analysis of life satisfaction statistics.-INCORRECT
B. Stevenson and Wolfer's results invalidate Easterlin's analysis of life satisfaction statistics.:- CORRECT
C. Stevenson and Wolfer found Easterlin’s data to be untrustworthy.:- INCORRECT
D. Stevenson and Wolfer conclude that, even though the questions in Easterlin's survey had changed, measures of happiness were constant across the years.INCORRECT
E. Stevenson and Wolfer uncovered a bias in Easterlin's research toward wealthier respondents in undeveloped countries.INCORRECT

IMO ANSWERS:
C C B

Summary:
P1: Easterlin's Paradox- Richer->Poor wealth distribution => Standard of Living increase
Developed nation/US: Income increase does not lead to happiness increase
GNP/person doesn't work, rather social projects to help poor can help in reducing inequality

P2: Worstall (disagrees Easterlin's paradox)
After basic needs fulfilled-> people around them; overall TREND of economy....is what matters

P3: W, K & S (criticize Eastelin's)
Referring to Deaton's: 1. Wealthy/developed nations considered 2. unstable govt historically, 3. survey from poor people
Stevenson's & Wolfer: Easterlin's received different questions - survey - same satisfaction level


1. The author of the passage states that Weimann, Knabe, and Schdéb believe Easterlin incorrectly

A. attributed measures of greater happiness to a rising trend in GNP
B. included too many developing nations with low per capita GNP levels in his survey
C. used the results of his research to advocate for greater redistribution of wealth in more developed countries
D. included citizens of too many countries that do not have settled political systems
E. overrepresented the views of wealthy people in poorer nations by surveying only literate citizens
Correct is C, as mentioned in the first point of P3 summary above.

2. Which of the following research results would most support the view of the economists mentioned in the first paragraph?

A. A wealthy nation with a modestly growing economy reports a similar level of happiness as a war-torn country with less developed infrastructure.
B. A wealthy nation with a growing economy reports levels of happiness that correlate well with increases in per capita GNP.
C. A wealthy nation with a growing economy reports a similar level of happiness as a neighboring country with a similar positive trend in per capita GNP.
D. A country that has experienced setbacks in its efforts to establish a democratically “elected government reports increasing levels of happiness.
E. A developing country with a growing economy but a corrupt government reports levels of happiness that correlate well with increases in per capita GNP.
Correct Answer: C. As stated in summary for P1 above.

3. Which of the following statements about Stevenson and Wolfer's study can be inferred from information in the passage?

A. Stevenson and Wolfer's reason for undertaking their research was to undermine Easterlin's analysis of life satisfaction statistics.
B. Stevenson and Wolfer's results invalidate Easterlin's analysis of life satisfaction statistics.
C. Stevenson and Wolfer found Easterlin’s data to be untrustworthy.
D. Stevenson and Wolfer conclude that, even though the questions in Easterlin's survey had changed, measures of happiness were constant across the years.
E. Stevenson and Wolfer uncovered a bias in Easterlin's research toward wealthier respondents in undeveloped countries.
Correct answer B. As stated in P3,
"These economists also point to Stevenson and Wolfer's research, which indicates that the exact wording of the questions in Easterlin's survey changed across the years; respondents who had the same overall satisfaction received lower survey scores in later years due solely to differences in the questions."

Para-1 - Economists view on Easterlins method of Wealth Distribution - Happiness can be achieved by reducing inequality instead of focusing on increasing per capita GNP
Para-2 - Worstall's disagreement with economists - Happiness is proportional to GNP growth.
Para-3 - Weimann, Knabe, Schobe critics of Easterlin method - Citing: Deatons Onservations + Stevenson & Wolfer's research

1. The author of the passage states that Weimann, Knabe, and Schdéb believe Easterlin incorrectly

A. attributed measures of greater happiness to a rising trend in GNP......This was Worstall's view. Eliminate.
B. included too many developing nations with low per capita GNP levels in his survey......Yes for including too many developing (wealthy) countries, but no for low per capita GNP. Eliminate
C. used the results of his research to advocate for greater redistribution of wealth in more developed countries....Even though we can argue that Easterlin never advocated redistribution of wealth, when we look at other choice this one seems more appropriate. IMO i will keep it.
D. included citizens of too many countries that do not have settled political systems......" the inclusion of many countries with historically unstable governments". Historically unstable Governments does not means, they are still unstable. Eliminate
E. overrepresented the views of wealthy people in poorer nations by surveying only literate citizens......"the limitation of survey respondents to the wealthy citizens of poorer countries". The survey was limited to such respondents, but were the results over represented? We cannot say for sure. Eliminate.

2. Which of the following research results would most support the view of the economists mentioned in the first paragraph?

Economists view in the first para - rather than pursuing improvements in gross national product (GNP) per person, governments of developed nations should divert funds to social projects that have the potential to reduce inequality.

A. A wealthy nation with a modestly growing economy reports a similar level of happiness as a war-torn country with less developed infrastructure......Happiness levels of wealthy nation + modestly growing economy is similar to that of war-torn country+less developed infrastructure. We can conclude that the govt of wealthy nation must have diverted the funds to social projects and that is why they have modest growth in economy, resulting in equality, and the war torn country is maintaining equality by focusing on happiness levels and not the infrastructure growth. Over all the comparison is apt. Keep It.
B. A wealthy nation with a growing economy reports levels of happiness that correlate well with increases in per capita GNP......It is opposite. Eliminate.
C. A wealthy nation with a growing economy reports a similar level of happiness as a neighboring country with a similar positive trend in per capita GNP.....If the per capita GNP is increasing (which in turn is improving economy), and so is the happiness levels, then this choice contradicts the view. But, If the per capita GNP is increasing (which in turn is improving economy), and the happiness levels are same/decreasing, then this choice supports the view. We do not know about the change in happiness levels. Eliminate.
D. A country that has experienced setbacks in its efforts to establish a democratically “elected government reports increasing levels of happiness.....Set backs in its efforts to establish a democratically “elected government cant be taken as decrease in per capita GNP. Eliminate.
E. A developing country with a growing economy but a corrupt government reports levels of happiness that correlate well with increases in per capita GNP......It is opposite. Eliminate.

3. Which of the following statements about Stevenson and Wolfer's study can be inferred from information in the passage?

Stevenson and Wolfer's research indicated that the question, in Easterlin's survey, have changed across years. But the individuals who still have the same satisfaction levels, received low points. (due to change in wording of the question)

A. Stevenson and Wolfer's reason for undertaking their research was to undermine Easterlin's analysis of life satisfaction statistics......This was not the main motive. Eliminate.
B. Stevenson and Wolfer's results invalidate Easterlin's analysis of life satisfaction statistics.No Invalidation is proved. Eliminate
C. Stevenson and Wolfer found Easterlin’s data to be untrustworthy.......Trustworthiness is not mentioned. Only methodology is criticized and that too by Weimann, Knabe, and Schob. Eliminate
D. Stevenson and Wolfer conclude that, even though the questions in Easterlin's survey had changed, measures of happiness were constant across the years.....Yes, This matches the reasoning mentioned above. Keep It
E. Stevenson and Wolfer uncovered a bias in Easterlin's research toward wealthier respondents in undeveloped countries.....Their indication was towards the people who had the same satisfaction levels. They might be wealthy/poor. Eliminate.

IMO Options C, A, D

1. The author of the passage states that Weimann, Knabe, and Schdéb believe Easterlin incorrectly

I think the answer is here: the disproportionate number of wealthy countries, the inclusion of many countries with historically unstable governments and economies, and the limitation of survey respondents to the wealthy citizens of poorer countries distort Easterlin’s data"

A. attributed measures of greater happiness to a rising trend in GNP
So no
B. included too many developing nations with low per capita GNP levels in his survey
No too many wealthy countries
C. used the results of his research to advocate for greater redistribution of wealth in more developed countries
I do not think so
D. included citizens of too many countries that do not have settled political systems
Too many? No many!
E. overrepresented the views of wealthy people in poorer nations by surveying only literate citizens
Yes as it is said at the end of the sentence above.

1-->E


2. Which of the following research results would most support the view of the economists mentioned in the first paragraph?

A. A wealthy nation with a modestly growing economy reports a similar level of happiness as a war-torn country with less developed infrastructure.
Not sure that this is comparable.
B. A wealthy nation with a growing economy reports levels of happiness that correlate well with increases in per capita GNP.
No that's the contrary. Happiness and economic growth are not always linked.
C. A wealthy nation with a growing economy reports a similar level of happiness as a neighboring country with a similar positive trend in per capita GNP.
Maybe. It's close. I keep it if I can not find better.
D. A country that has experienced setbacks in its efforts to establish a democratically “elected government reports increasing levels of happiness.
I do not think that democracy is a key factor here.
E. A developing country with a growing economy but a corrupt government reports levels of happiness that correlate well with increases in per capita GNP.
Corruption is not a topic in the first paragraph.

2-->C


3. Which of the following statements about Stevenson and Wolfer's study can be inferred from information in the passage?
Respondents who had the same overall satisfaction received lower survey scores in later years due solely to differences in the questions

A. Stevenson and Wolfer's reason for undertaking their research was to undermine Easterlin's analysis of life satisfaction statistics.
This was not their goal.
B. Stevenson and Wolfer's results invalidate Easterlin's analysis of life satisfaction statistics.
It's more about the method of Easterlin we are dealing with, here.
C. Stevenson and Wolfer found Easterlin’s data to be untrustworthy.
I think this is a good answer. Can we trust East. surveys? Not at all...His data are biased
D. Stevenson and Wolfer conclude that, even though the questions in Easterlin's survey had changed, measures of happiness were constant across the years.
We do not know
E. Stevenson and Wolfer uncovered a bias in Easterlin's research toward wealthier respondents in undeveloped countries.
It's more about how are written the questions. So here again, I think it's not good.

3-->C

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Woah this was a hard one !!

Took me around 10 min to read but got all correct. So i guess we are good haha !!

Q1 - D. included citizens of too many countries that do not have settled political systems

it's written in the last Paragraph - the inclusion of many countries with historically unstable governments and economies, and the limitation of survey respondents to the wealthy citizens of poorer countries distort Easterlin’s data.

Q2 - A. A wealthy nation with a modestly growing economy reports a similar level of happiness as a war-torn country with less developed infrastructure.

If you're reading the Passage in Involved and Evolved manner you'll get this can't stress on that.

Q3. - B. Stevenson and Wolfer's results invalidate Easterlin's analysis of life satisfaction statistics.
C. Stevenson and Wolfer found Easterlin’s data to be untrustworthy.

The only change in these 2 are Invalidate and Untrustworthy.

I think invalidate will be too Extreme so C.