Define an externality. Provide an example.
What will be an ideal response?
Externalities are the total social costs of some activities that are not included in the market price of a product. Governments may step in to help alleviate the costs. The classic example is pollution.
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Which of the following is NOT a caste or class of the Indian caste system?
A) Vaisyas B) Brahmans C) Untouchables D) Sudras
The process of determining how many representatives a district will elect to the House of Representatives, based on U.S. Census population figures, is referred to as
a. proctoring. b. redistricting. c. redistributing. d. apportionment. e. gerrymandering.
Which of the following theories involves a leader who engages in conflicts just to divert the public’s attention away from other problems?
a. poliheuristic theory b. diversionary theory c. prospect theory d. realist theory
Howard Dean was the first major candidate to __________.
A. to make a gaffe B. use the Internet to raise funds C. use emails for a campaign D. make a website