The Public Affairs Function as We Know It Today Was

question 32

Multiple Choice

The public affairs function as we know it today was an outgrowth of:

• A) the Depression
• B) environmental laws.
• C) a leading professional trade organization.
• D) the social activism begun decades ago.

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Definitions:

Economic Efficiency

A situation where all resources are allocated in a way that maximizes the total benefit to society or minimizes waste.

External Cost

A cost that a transaction or activity imposes on a party who is not involved in the transaction, often not reflected in market prices.

Negative Externality

A cost that affects a party who did not choose to incur that cost, often associated with environmental, health, and safety concerns of public and private actions.

Positive Externality

A benefit that is enjoyed by a third-party as a result of an economic transaction.