Theories That Are Relevant to the Development and Operation of a Service

question 14

Multiple Choice

Theories that are relevant to the development and operation of a service program

• A) are the concern of program developers, not evaluators.
• B) add little to carrying out an effective program evaluation.
• C) can assist evaluators to carry out more useful evaluations.
• D) are of no practical use, but can help get an evaluation published in a scientific journal.

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Definitions:

Spillover Costs

Costs of production that affect people who have no control over or involvement in the production process, also known as externalities.

Excise Taxes

A tax levied on specific goods or commodities produced or sold within a country, such as alcohol, cigarettes, and gasoline.

Government Intervention

Actions taken by a government to influence or regulate various activities within its economy, such as imposing taxes, subsidies, and regulations.

External Costs

Costs incurred by society as a whole due to economic activities but not reflected in the market price or borne by the producer or consumer involved.