-The Table Above Shows Information About the Costs and Benefits

question 43

Multiple Choice

-The table above shows information about the costs and benefits of a steel smelter that pollutes the air of a city. If the marginal external cost is $10 per ton at every quantity of steel produced, the equilibrium quantity when the steel industry is unregulated is ________ tons per week.

• A) 5
• B) 15
• C) 20
• D) 25

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Definitions:

Closing Entries

Closing entries are journal entries made at the end of an accounting period to transfer the balances of temporary accounts to permanent accounts, thereby preparing the accounts for the next period.

Revenue Account Balance

The total amount of income generated from sales before any expenses are subtracted.

Expense Account Balance

The total amount recorded as expenditures by a company within a specific period, awaiting reimbursement or allocation.

Income Summary

A temporary account used in accounting to transfer revenues and expenses, summarizing the net income or loss for a period before transferring the balance to retained earnings.