Two Types of Private Solutions to the Problem of Externalities

question 28

Multiple Choice

Two types of private solutions to the problem of externalities are

• A)charities and the Golden Rule.
• B)charities and subsidies.
• C)the Golden Rule and taxes.
• D)taxes and subsidies.

---

Definitions:

APC

Average Propensity to Consume, which is the fraction of income spent on consumption.

Gross Investment

The total amount of capital expenditure a company spends on maintaining and increasing the scope of its operations.

Net Investment

The total spending on new fixed investment minus depreciation on existing physical assets.

Depreciation

The process of allocating the cost of a tangible asset over its useful life, reflecting the decrease in value due to use, wear and tear, or obsolescence.