Use the Figure Below to Answer the Following Question(s)

question 197

Multiple Choice

Use the figure below to answer the following question(s) .
Figure 6-2
-Figure 6-2 illustrates the four possibilities of the structure of production and consumption for a good or service. When the structure of production and consumption for a good places it in quadrant B,

• A) consumers have little incentive to search out and patronize low-cost suppliers.
• B) private producers of such goods will have little incentive to operate efficiently and to keep prices low.
• C) goods and services will only be supplied if consumers are willing to pay an amount sufficient to cover their production costs.
• D) both a and b, but not c, will be true.

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Definitions:

Limited Partners

Individuals in a partnership who invest money but are not involved in day-to-day management, and whose liability is limited to the amount of their investment.

General Partnership

A business structure where two or more individuals agree to share in all assets, profits, and financial and legal liabilities of a venture.

Participating Investors

Individuals or entities that engage in funding ventures with the expectation of earning a return on their investment.

Liability

The state of being responsible for something, especially by law.