The Use of Chlorofluorocarbons in Refrigerators and Air Conditioners Is

question 115

Multiple Choice

The use of chlorofluorocarbons in refrigerators and air conditioners is alleged to cause the destruction of the ozone layer that surrounds the earth.This layer protects humans from ultraviolet radiation, which causes skin cancer.Industry has been prohibited from using these substances in aerosol cans, but the government has been reluctant to ban their use altogether because of the serious economic consequences.Economists analyze such problems and refer to them as

• A)issues of unfairness.
• B)examples of excess abstraction.
• C)externalities.
• D)comparative advantage issues.
• E)examples of trade-offs between output and equality.

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Definitions:

Liquidity

The facility of making an asset cash without changing its market value.

Operating Cash Flow

The cash generated from the normal operations of a business, reflecting how much cash is produced by the business's core operations.

Depreciation Expense

The distribution of a physical asset's cost over its expected lifespan for tax and accounting reasons.

Net Working Capital

The gap between a firm's existing assets and its short-term obligations, showcasing its liquidity and ability to run efficiently in the near term.