Which of the Following Parties Is Not Liable for Torts

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which of the following parties is not liable for torts?

• A) the employer of an employee who commits a tort within the scope of the work
• B) the principal of an agent who commits a tort within the scope of the work
• C) the owner of property when the tort is committed by an independent contractor
• D) the principal when the principal commits a tort outside the scope of the agent's work

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Definitions:

Private Investment

Spending by businesses or individuals on capital goods, such as factories, machinery, and homes, which is used to produce goods or services.

Demand For Loanable Funds

The total quantity of loans that borrowers are willing to take out at various interest rates, holding all else equal.

Equilibrium Interest Rate

The interest rate at which the quantity of loanable funds demanded equals the quantity supplied, leading to a balance in the money market.

Equilibrium Level Of Saving

The point at which the amount households save equals the amount they invest, resulting in a balance within the economy's financial resources.