Which of the following is NOT an example of an externality?
A) A bread company emits a wonderful aroma in the air that makes people smile.
B) The neighbor's wind chimes interfere with your sleep.
C) A firm fires 500 people.
D) Cancer-causing chemicals are dumped into the drinking water supply of a city.
C
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John has a marginal benefit of $7 for 1 slice of pizza, $5 for a second slice, $3 for a third slice, $1 for a fourth slice, and $0.50 for a fifth slice. The price of pizza is $1.50 per slice. Which of the following statements is correct?
A) John will purchase 3 slices of pizza and have consumer surplus of $10.50. B) John will purchase 4 slices of pizza and have consumer surplus of $12.00. C) John will purchase 2 slices of pizza and have consumer surplus of $1.50. D) John will purchase 3 slices of pizza and have consumer surplus of $4.50. E) John will purchase 2 slices of pizza and have consumer surplus of $3.00.
Assume that the cost of producing a hardback book is roughly equivalent to producing a paperback book. Explain how and why then do publishing companies charge higher prices for the hardback book and a much lower price for the paperback book
What will be an ideal response?
As the reserve ratio increases, the money multiplier.
a) Increases. b) Does not change. c) Decreases. d) Could do any of the above.
Which statement is true?
A. Actual reserves - required reserves = excess reserves. B. Required reserves - actual reserves = excess reserves. C. Required reserves + actual reserves = excess reserves. D. None of the statements are true.