An Externality Is

question 442

Multiple Choice

An externality is

• A)the costs that parties incur in the process of agreeing and following through on a bargain.
• B)the uncompensated impact of one person's actions on the well-being of a bystander.
• C)the proposition that private parties can bargain without cost over the allocation of resources.
• D)a market equilibrium tax.

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Definitions:

State-Owned Bridge

A bridge that is owned, financed, and operated by the government or state authorities, indicating public ownership and responsibility.

Public Good

A good that is non-excludable and non-rivalrous, meaning its use by one person does not reduce its availability to others, and no one can be effectively excluded from using it.

Common Resource

A resource like air or water that provides users with tangible benefits but is difficult to exclude non-payers from using, often leading to overuse.

Property Rights

Legal rights and claims governing the use, transfer, and disposal of property, which can apply to both tangible and intangible assets.