If a Road Is Congested, Then Use of That Road

question 356

Multiple Choice

If a road is congested, then use of that road by an additional person would lead to a

• A)negative externality.
• B)positive externality.
• C)Pigovian externality.
• D)free-rider problem with rush hour drivers stuck in traffic.

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Definitions:

Price Ceilings

Government-imposed limits on the maximum prices that can be charged for certain goods and services, intended to protect consumers.

Ration Coupons

Certificates or vouchers that allow the holder to purchase a certain amount of scarce goods, often used during shortages to ensure fair distribution.

Legally Determined Market Prices

Prices set by law or regulation rather than by market forces of supply and demand.

Ticket Scalping

The practice of buying tickets to an event and reselling them at a higher price, often to profit from high demand and limited supply.