The Basic Reason That a Competitive Unregulated Market Produces an Inefficient

question 12

Multiple Choice

The basic reason that a competitive unregulated market produces an inefficient amount of a good with an external cost is because

• A) producers cannot measure marginal social cost.
• B) producers do not pay the external cost.
• C) the general public does not care about external costs.
• D) external costs are not a political issue.
• E) the external cost is paid by consumers rather than producers.

Comprehend the concept of limited liability for shareholders and unlimited liability under specific circumstances.

Recognize the implications of corporate actions and the liability of a corporation for those actions.

Grasp the concepts of close and benefit corporations and their unique characteristics.

Understand the financial structure of a corporation, including stocks and the raising of capital.

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