Whereas Negative Externalities Cause Inefficiency, Positive Externalities Are Good for the Economy

question 66

True/False

Whereas negative externalities cause inefficiency, positive externalities are good for the economy and improve economic efficiency.

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Definitions:

Applied Overhead

The estimated overhead cost allocated to particular cost objects, based on a predetermined rate.

Actual Overhead

The real expenses incurred for overhead in a given period, as opposed to budgeted or estimated costs.

Production Jobs

Positions in manufacturing that involve direct involvement in the creation of products, such as assembly line work or machine operation.

Job-Order Costing

A cost accounting system that assigns costs to specific production batches or jobs, useful for customized or unique products.