The Writings of Thomas Hobbes Deeply Influenced the Structure of the U.S

question 10

True/False

The writings of Thomas Hobbes deeply influenced the structure of the U.S. Constitution.

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Definitions:

Sulfur Emissions

Gaseous releases of sulfur compounds into the atmosphere, primarily from burning fossil fuels, which can cause environmental damage and health issues.

Coase Theorem

A principle suggesting that under certain conditions, when externalities are present, parties can negotiate agreements to allocate resources efficiently without government intervention, as long as property rights are clearly defined and transaction costs are low.

Externalities

Costs or benefits that affect parties who did not choose to incur those costs or benefits, often leading to market inefficiencies.

MSB

Marginal Social Benefit, which refers to the additional benefit society gains from consuming one more unit of a good or service.