If an External Cost Exists, Who Bears It in an Unregulated

question 39

Multiple Choice

If an external cost exists, who bears it in an unregulated, competitive market transaction?

• A) nobody
• B) the federal government
• C) someone other than the producers
• D) the buyers of the product

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Definitions:

Vaginal Bleeding

Unusual bleeding from the vagina that can occur outside of normal menstrual periods due to various medical conditions.

Goodell Sign

An indicator of pregnancy characterized by the softening of the cervix and the vagina caused by increased vascular congestion.

Chadwick Sign

A bluish discoloration of the cervix, vagina, and labia resulting from increased blood flow, usually an early sign of pregnancy.