A Cost Imposed on Someone Who Is Neither the Consumer

question 467

Multiple Choice

A cost imposed on someone who is neither the consumer nor the producer is called a

• A)corrective tax.
• B)command and control policy.
• C)positive externality.
• D)negative externality.

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Definitions:

Societal Promotions

Marketing activities aimed at promoting social causes or contributing to societal goals rather than focusing solely on direct sales.

Compulsory Licence

A directive by the Commissioner of Patents requiring the patentee to license others to produce a product for the general benefit of the public.

Beneficiary

A person designated to receive benefits from an insurance policy, trust, or will upon certain conditions, such as the death of the policyholder.

Patent Holder

An individual or entity that legally owns the rights to an invention or process granted by a patent.