The Difference Between Social Cost and Private Cost Is a Measure

question 449

Multiple Choice

The difference between social cost and private cost is a measure of the

• A)loss in profit to the seller as the result of a negative externality.
• B)cost of an externality.
• C)cost reduction when the negative externality is eliminated.
• D)cost incurred by the government when it intervenes in the market.

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Definitions:

Insider Trading

The illegal practice of trading a company's stock or other securities by individuals with access to non-public, material information about the company.

IFRS

International Financial Reporting Standards, a set of accounting standards developed by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) that guide how financial statements are prepared and presented globally.

GAAP

Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, a set of accounting standards and procedures used in the United States.

SEC

The Securities and Exchange Commission, a U.S. regulatory agency overseeing securities transactions, markets, and investment professionals to protect investors and maintain market integrity.