The Following Technology Matrix Describes the Relationship of Certain Industries

question 115

Multiple Choice

The following technology matrix describes the relationship of certain industries within the economy to each other. (A&F, agriculture and food; RM, raw materials; M, manufacturing; F, fuels industry; U, utilities; SI, service industries) ​ ​
Which industry is least dependent on its own goods?
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• A)raw materials
• B)manufacturing
• C)fules
• D)utilites
• E)service

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Definitions:

Marginal Benefit

The boost in utility or enjoyment derived from the additional consumption of a unit of a good or service.

Government Intervention

Actions taken by a government to affect the economy in various ways, such as through regulations, taxes, subsidies, or direct provision of goods and services.

Beneficiaries

Individuals or groups that receive benefits or advantages from something, typically from a trust, insurance policy, or a program.

Pigouvian Tax

A tax imposed on any market activity that generates negative externalities, intended to correct an undesirable or inefficient market outcome.