An externality is:

a. always a benefit to the recipient.
b. always a detriment to the recipient.
c. an activity that occurs in a business which is unknown to management.
d. unintended benefits or costs imposed on third parties as a result of economic activity.
e. an act, caused by a firm located in this country, which has an effect on a person in a foreign country.

d

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What is quantitative easing? What was the Fed's objective in implementing quantitative easing?

What will be an ideal response?

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