An externality is

A) a third-party benefit or cost that is associated with the production of a good.
B) when external forces such as war or flood affect the market.
C) government intervention in the markets.
D) transaction costs.


Answer: A

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What is Frank's income elasticity of demand for tomatoes? (Use the midpoint formula.) According to Frank, are tomatoes an inferior or normal good?

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An example of a way employers can minimize moral hazard is to:

A. monitor employees' computer activity. B. videotape the workplace. C. offer bonuses for consistent productivity. D. All of these are ways to minimize moral hazard.

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According to the textbook, the most important and enduring source of market power is:

A. government franchises. B. economies of scale. C. copyrights. D. patents.

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