Short Case Scenario 15-1

question 5

Essay

Short Case Scenario 15-1
John Smith, a Minnesota native, has recently been elected to the U.S. House of Representatives. John, a long-time college professor, was elected on a platform of educational reform. Somehow, John finds himself appointed to the Joint Economic and Financial Services Committees. John is having a hard time understanding the testimony before each committee, but is hesitant to ask too many questions.
-There is discussion of a bill raising insurance on bank deposits.Explain to John who insures bank deposits and the current limit.

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Definitions:

Negative Externalities

Costs suffered by a third party due to an economic activity, where those involved in the activity do not fully bear the cost.

Fighting Poverty

Fighting poverty involves implementing strategies and policies aimed at reducing or eliminating poverty, enhancing the quality of life for individuals and communities.

Public Good

A good that is non-excludable and non-rivalrous in consumption, meaning it can be used by everyone and one person's use does not reduce its availability to others.

Public Goods

Are goods that are non-excludable and non-rivalrous, meaning they can be used by anyone without reducing their availability to others.