Which of the Following Is Not a Solution to the Problem

question 89

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a solution to the problem of negative externalities due to pollution?

• A) Create private property rights.
• B) Levy pollution taxes.
• C) Create obligatory controls.
• D) Reward the production of these products through subsidies.

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Definitions:

Variable Overhead Efficiency Variance

The difference between the actual variable overhead costs and the standard cost of variable overheads for the actual production units.

Direct Labor-Hours

The total time worked directly on the manufacturing of products.

Variable Overhead Rate Variance

The difference between the actual variable overhead incurred and the standard cost of variable overhead allocated to the production based on a predetermined rate.

Variable Overhead Efficiency Variance

Variable Overhead Efficiency Variance is the difference between the standard cost of variable overheads for the actual production and the actual variable overheads incurred, often attributed to efficiency in utilizing variable resources.