When External Benefits Are Present in a Market

question 15

Multiple Choice

When external benefits are present in a market,

• A) less of the good will be produced than the amount consistent with economic efficiency.
• B) more of the good will be produced than the amount consistent with economic efficiency.
• C) the amount of the good produced will be equal to the amount consistent with economic efficiency.
• D) corresponding external costs are always generated.

---

Definitions:

Bankruptcy Estate

The collective pool of assets that is formed upon the filing of bankruptcy, which will be used to pay off creditors.

Domestic-support Obligations

Legal responsibilities related to the financial support of one's household, including child support or alimony payments.

Discharged

Refers to the release or termination of a legal duty, debt, or obligation.

Bankruptcy Estate

All legal or equitable interests of the debtor in property, both tangible and intangible, at the time of the bankruptcy filing.