All of the Following Are Potential Risks of Pesticides Except

question 59

Multiple Choice

All of the following are potential risks of pesticides except

• A) increased rates of birth defects and cancer with chronic exposure.
• B) creation of new and resistant species of pests.
• C) increased food costs.
• D) unintentional distribution of pesticides via groundwater.

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Definitions:

Industry Entry

Refers to the process by which new competitors join an existing market, often affecting competition and market dynamics.

Economic Costs

The total cost of choosing one action over another, including both explicit costs (direct payment) and implicit costs (opportunity costs).

Normal Rate

Typically refers to a baseline or standard rate of interest, production, or growth that is considered usual or expected under normal circumstances.

Minimum Efficient Scale

The smallest level of production at which a firm can achieve the lowest long-run average total cost.