Consider a Market in Which There Is an External Benefit

question 207

Multiple Choice

Consider a market in which there is an external benefit. A private subsidy paid to producers can be used to arrive at the efficient market equilibrium because the subsidy will

• A) increase the quantity produced.
• B) decrease the supply of the good.
• C) increase the price demanders pay.
• D) decrease demand.

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Definitions:

Contribution Margin Ratio

A financial metric that measures the proportion of revenue that exceeds variable costs, indicating how much of sales revenue is available to cover fixed costs and generate profit.

Fixed Costs

Costs that remain constant regardless of the amount of output or the level of business operations, including expenses like rent, wages, and insurance fees.

Rent Expense

The cost incurred from renting property or equipment for business or personal use, recognized as an expense on the income statement.

Margin of Safety

The difference between actual sales and the break-even point, used as a buffer against unpredictability in business performance.