Which of the Following Statements Is Not Correct

question 178

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is not correct?

• A)Patents help internalize the externalities associated with technological advances.
• B)Economists typically prefer regulations to corrective taxes because regulations provide more incentives for firms to seek continued reductions in pollution.
• C)Allowing firms to trade pollution permits will lower the total cost of reducing pollution.
• D)A big impediment to implementing the Coase theorem in many cases is high transactions costs.

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Definitions:

Bank Statement

A document issued by a bank detailing the transactions in an account over a specific period, showing deposits, withdrawals, and balances.

Postdated Check

A check written with a future date, delaying the ability of the recipient to cash or deposit it until that date.

Dishonored

Refers to a financial instrument, such as a check or promissory note, that has been refused payment when presented.

Landlord

A person who owns real property and who rents or leases it to someone else. Also called lessor.