An Economist Is Most Likely to Support All of the Following

question 136

Multiple Choice

An economist is most likely to support all of the following methods to address the negative externalities created by the waste from newspapers except:

• A) requiring publishers to cut the volume of newspapers generated but allowing them to sell certificates so that others can meet those requirements for them.
• B) taxing the suppliers of newspaper by the pound.
• C) having the cost of the externality be paid by the government.
• D) ensuring that the social cost of buying a newspaper is reflected in its price.

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Definitions:

Creditworthiness

An assessment of the likelihood that a borrower can repay a loan or meet financial obligations.

Collection Agency

A business that pursues payments of debts owed by individuals or businesses.

Collection Practices

Strategies and procedures that businesses and organizations use to manage and recover overdue accounts receivable or debts.

Age Analysis

The process of clarifying and reviewing past-due accounts by age from the first date of billing.