Which of the Following Best Describes the Present Day View

question 80

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the present day view on mountains, oceans, seas, and jungles in Europe?

• A) Natural protection from potentially hostile neighbors
• B) Impediments to efficient trade in an integrated economic union
• C) Natural landmarks that symbolize national treasure
• D) Fortuitous blessings that provide a wealth of natural resources
• E) Symbols of national heritage and history

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Definitions:

Deadweight Loss

A decrease in economic efficiency arising when a good or service fails to attain or cannot possibly attain equilibrium.

Deadweight Losses

Economic inefficiencies that occur when equilibrium in a market is not achieved or when market allocation of resources is not optimal, often due to externalities or government intervention.

Consumer Surplus

A rephrased definition: The economic benefit that consumers receive when they can purchase a product for less than the maximum price they are willing to pay.

Consumer Surplus

The gap between the overall sum consumers are ready and able to spend on a product or service and what they really spend.