What Does Internalizing an Externality Refer to

question 181

Multiple Choice

What does internalizing an externality refer to

• A)making buyers and sellers take into account the external effects of their actions
• B)making certain that all transactions benefit only buyers and sellers
• C)making certain government does not disrupt the internal workings of the market
• D)making buyers pay the full price for the products they purchase

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Definitions:

Federal Expenditures

Refers to the spending by the federal government, including spending on national defense, social security, and other public services.

National Debt

The total outstanding borrowing of a government, consisting of internal and external loans, accumulated over years of budget deficits.

Excise Taxes

Taxes imposed on specific goods or services, such as tobacco, alcohol, and gasoline, usually intended to discourage their use or generate revenue.

Federal Tax Revenue

The income collected by the federal government from taxes, including income taxes, payroll taxes, and corporate taxes, used to fund public services and obligations.