Consider Two Neighbors Who Each Run a Small Business

question 106

Multiple Choice

Consider two neighbors who each run a small business. Juan grows and sells vegetables. Amber grows and sells flowers. Currently, Juan uses a herbicide on his vegetables, because he can grow more crops with the use of herbicide. Specifically, he earns $1,500 more during the years when he uses herbicide. Amber's flower farm is harmed by Juan's use of herbicide because it drifts to her farm and kills $3,000 worth of flowers each year. Which would be an efficient solution to this problem?

• A) The government bans the use of herbicide.
• B) Amber sells her flower business.
• C) Amber pays Juan $1,500 not to use a herbicide.
• D) There is no need for an intervention, as the current situation is efficient.

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Definitions:

Normal Capacity

The average production or operational level expected to be achieved under normal conditions, factoring in regular downtime and operational constraints.

Overhead Volume Variance

The difference between the budgeted overhead costs and the actual overhead incurred, based on the volume of production.

Predetermined Overhead Rate

A rate used to allocate manufacturing overhead to individual units of production, calculated before the production process begins, based on estimated costs and activity levels.

Normal Capacity Hours

The amount of production or work hours that can be reasonably expected under normal conditions in a given period.