Which of the following must be present to reach a private solution to an externality problem?
A) The total number of people, creators of the problem and those affected, must be relatively large to justify negotiating a solution.
B) The transactions costs to negotiate a solution must be relatively low.
C) The government must approve the solution for it to be a legal solution.
D) A majority of the parties affected by the externality must agree to a solution.
B
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A large number of firms in Richland sell energy drinks. However, each firm faces a downward sloping demand curve. The market for energy drinks in Richland is an example of a(n) ________
A) perfect competition B) monopolistic competition C) monopoly D) oligopoly
All along the beach in San Diego, California are shops which rent boogie boards by the hour
Tourists perceive that all rental boogie boards are identical, all prices are clearly listed on signs in front of the shops, and there are no restrictions on entry and exit in the boogie board market. What type of market is the boogie board market? A) monopoly B) oligopoly C) monopolistic competition D) perfect competition
Under what circumstances will the economic rent earned by a factor of production always be zero?
A) Infinitely inelastic supply curve B) Infinitely elastic supply curve C) Somewhat inelastic supply curve D) Elastic demand curve
Figure 10-1
If the price level in Figure 10-1 were 100,
a.
firms would have to lower their prices.
b.
inventories would be accumulating.
c.
shortages of goods would exist.
d.
aggregate quantity demanded would exceed aggregate quantity supplied.
e.
both c and d would occur.