The Definition of Child Abuse

question 68

Multiple Choice

the definition of child abuse?

• A) It has been settled through the development of child welfare standards.
• B) It is generally accepted by all social and cultural groups.
• C) It has no grey areas that need interpretation.
• D) It has become broader and more inclusive over the years.

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Definitions:

External Cost

External cost is a cost incurred by a third party who did not agree to the action that caused the cost, often seen in pollution or other forms of environmental impact.

MC

An abbreviation commonly used for "Marginal Cost," which refers to the additional cost incurred by producing one more unit of a good or service.

Liability Rule

A legal principle that allocates the economic burden of damages to the party responsible for causing harm.

Coase Theorem

A principle stating that if trade in an externality is possible and there are no transaction costs, parties will negotiate to produce an efficient outcome.