Suppose that nuclear power plants are banned. What are examples of the opportunity costs of this decision?

What will be an ideal response?

Electricity must be produced by some method, so if there are fewer nuclear plants, there will be more plants that use fossil fuels. There will be an increase in coal mining and petroleum production. Coal mining is hazardous and will increase the number of injuries and deaths, and the increased use of oil may generate more oil spills.

Economics

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A) the price an individual pays to purchase the bond. B) the amount that the issuer will have to pay upon maturity. C) the market value of the bond. D) the rate of return on the bond.

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