In the Presence of a Negative Externality,a Specific Tax Can

question 91

Multiple Choice

In the presence of a negative externality,a specific tax can achieve the social optimum because

• A) output is reduced to zero as a result.
• B) it internalizes the external cost.
• C) it directly charges the producer for polluting.
• D) the price of the good rises by the full amount of the tax.

Identify and describe various capital investment evaluation methods, including their strengths and weaknesses.

Apply the concept of the time value of money to capital investment analysis.

Calculate the cash payback period for capital investment projects.

Determine the net present value and present value index of investment projects.

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