When Technology Spillover Occurs

question 176

Multiple Choice

When technology spillover occurs,

• A)it is the government's responsibility to own firms that are engaged in high-tech research.
• B)a firm's research yields technological knowledge that can then be used by society as a whole.
• C)those firms engaged in technology research should be taxed by the government.
• D)firms invest in the latest production technology and the cost of that technology "spills over" to the prices consumers must pay for the product.

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Definitions:

Marginal Cost

The cost to produce one additional unit of a product or service.

Buffet

A meal consisting of various dishes set out on a table or sideboard from which guests can serve themselves.

Profit Opportunities

Situations where individuals or firms can earn a return on investment that is more than the norm, often due to market inefficiencies or information asymmetries.

Opportunity Cost

The cost of choosing one option over another, represented by the benefits that could have been obtained by choosing the alternate option.