Which of the Following Would Result in a Positive Externality

question 116

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would result in a positive externality?

• A)A local government establishes a price ceiling on rental apartments.
• B)An electric utility burns coal that causes acid rain.
• C)Medical research results in a cure for malaria.
• D)McDonald's adds new fat-free items to its menu.

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Definitions:

Water

A transparent, tasteless, odorless, and nearly colorless chemical substance, which is the main constituent of Earth's hydrosphere and the fluids of most living organisms.

Sucrose

A disaccharide sugar composed of glucose and fructose, commonly known as table sugar and found naturally in plants.

Translocated

The process of moving or transferring something from one location to another, often referring to the movement of genetic material within or between organisms.

Xylem Sap

The water and dissolved nutrients conducted throughout a plant by the xylem tissue.