What Is Postulated to Have Caused a Sudden Inflation of the Early

question 37

Multiple Choice

What is postulated to have caused a sudden inflation of the early universe?

• A)the annihilation of matter and antimatter
• B)the separation of the electromagnetic and weak forces
• C)the "freezing out" of the strong force from the GUT force
• D)the energy released in the fusion of protons and neutrons to produce helium
• E)giant quantum fluctuations

Illustrate how external benefits influence the socially optimal level of good or service provision.

Explain the rationale and effects of emissions taxes and tradable emissions permits.

Understand the effects of positive externalities on the level of production and consumption in the absence of government intervention.

Understand the characteristics of monopolistic competition, including product differentiation and market entry/exit conditions.

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