An externality occurs when ________

A) the quantity demanded of a good exceeds the quantity supplied
B) the quantity supplied of a good exceeds the quantity demanded
C) the government regulates production and consumption decisions
D) an economic activity affects third parties not engaged in the activity

D

Economics

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The use of sensitivity analysis will generally result in

A) the calculation of a certainty equivalent NPV. B) the calculation of a best case, a base case and a worst case. C) the calculation of the coefficient of variation. D) the calculation of the probability of the maximum profit.

Economics

Adam Smith, in his book, The Wealth of Nations, advocated:

a. socialism. b. an economy guided by an "invisible hand." c. government control of the "invisible hand." d. the adoption of mercantilism.

Economics