Which of the Following Is Not an Anticipated Benefit of City-County

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not an anticipated benefit of city-county consolidations?

• A)Stubborn public policy problems can be tackled from an area-wide perspective.
• B)Combining forces produces economies of scale.
• C)Regional governments are farther away and more distant from citizens.
• D)Support for consolidation typically comes from the local chamber of commerce and civic organizations.

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Definitions:

Deadweight Loss

Deadweight loss refers to the loss in economic efficiency that occurs when the equilibrium for a good or service is not achieved or is unattainable.

Consumer Surplus

The gap in the total amount consumers are willing to invest in a product or service and the amount they end up paying.

Producer Surplus

The difference between what producers are willing to accept for a good or service versus what they actually receive, measuring their benefit.

Total Surplus

The sum of consumer surplus and producer surplus, representing the total benefit to society from the production and consumption of a good or service.