Which of the following statements is false?

A. Externalities can sometimes be internalized through individual voluntary agreements.
B. It would be a relatively easy matter to establish property rights in the air.
C. Persuasion can be used in some cases to internalize externalities.
D. Taxes and subsidies are sometimes used as corrective devices for market failures.


Answer: B

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A) money. B) bonds. C) houses. D) stocks.

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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Figure 4-21


At price P3 in Figure 4-21, what will tend to happen?

a.
There will be a shortage, and the price will fall.

b.
There will be a shortage, and the price will rise.

c.
There will be a surplus, and the price will rise.

d.
There will be a surplus, and the price will fall.

e.
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