If an External Cost Exists, Then Who Bears the External

question 245

Multiple Choice

If an external cost exists, then who bears the external cost in an unregulated competitive market transaction?

• A) nobody
• B) the federal government
• C) someone other than the producers
• D) the buyers of the product

Understand the classification of liabilities and assets on the balance sheet.

Interpret financial data from a balance sheet, including recognizing current assets and liabilities.

Evaluate a company's liquidity through its current assets and current liabilities.

Identify components of property, plant, and equipment, and calculate their totals.

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