Social Cost Is Negative in Case of a Negative Externality

question 95

True/False

Social cost is negative in case of a negative externality.

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Definitions:

Warranty Expense

Costs associated with the obligation to repair or replace a product due to defects for a specified period.

Bad Debt Expense

An expense account to record uncollectible receivables.

Payroll Activities

The administrative tasks associated with processing employee wages, withholding taxes, and ensuring the accurate calculation of pay.

Payroll Tax

Taxes that are imposed on employers or employees, and are usually calculated as a percentage of the salaries that employers pay their staff.