If It's Possible to Eliminate the Problems Created by Externalities,why

question 118

Multiple Choice

If it's possible to eliminate the problems created by externalities,why do they persist?

• A) It can be difficult to coordinate the millions of market participants.
• B) Creating a more efficient solution does not mean it will have a fair distribution of that surplus.
• C) They can be diffuse, complex, and hard to control.
• D) All of these statements are true.

Recognize the mutual influence between stakeholders and an organization's environmental and social practices.

Describe how sustainability can be integrated into the strategic priorities of an organization's balanced scorecard.

Understand the classification of environmental costs as defined by the United States Environmental Protection Agency.

Appreciate the difficulty in quantifying intangible benefits of sustainability efforts.

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Definitions:

No-Par Common Stock

Equity securities issued without a par value, where the board of directors determines the issuing price.

Par Preferred Stock

Preferred shares of a company's stock issued at a specific nominal value and with fixed dividend payments.

Cash

Liquid funds available for transaction or investment purposes.

Treasury Stock

Shares that were issued and later reacquired by the issuing corporation, which do not confer voting rights or pay dividends.