Which of the Following Is a Positive Side Effect of Business

question 147

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a positive side effect of business start-ups and the business failures that often follow?

• A) The process makes it possible to try out numerous new ideas, and some of them will substantially improve our lives.
• B) The process increases total employment, and leads to a lower rate of unemployment.
• C) The process generates additional revenue for the government, which will then be used to produce goods and services that people value.
• D) This is a trick question. There are no positive side effects of business failures.

Comprehend the importance of product differentiation and the forms it can take (horizontal and vertical).

Analyze the impact of the Internet on advertising and market behavior.

Grasp the concept of product variety in well-functioning markets and its determinants.

Understand the actions individuals take to alter or control future behavior (commitment devices) in an economic context.

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