What Is an Example of an Externality

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Multiple Choice

What is an example of an externality?

• A) the impact of bad weather on the income of ski hill owners
• B) the impact of government spending on employment insurance on the people that are unemployed
• C) the impact of pollution from a power plant on the health of people in the vicinity of the power plant
• D) the impact of increases in health care costs on the health of individuals in society

Understand the relationship between market interest rates and bond issuance values.

Comprehend the differences between operating leases and capital leases and their accounting treatment.

Recognize bond-related terminology and the significance of bond indenture documents.

Understand how bond premiums and discounts affect the selling price and interest expense.

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Definitions:

Linear Programming Formulation

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Optimal Location

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