An Improvement in the Technology Used to Produce Solar Panels

question 48

Multiple Choice

An improvement in the technology used to produce solar panels will

• A)lead to a leftward shift in the supply curve.
• B)lead to a leftward shift of the demand curve.
• C)lead to a rightward shift of the demand curve.
• D)have no effect on the supply curve for solar panels.
• E)lead to a rightward shift in the supply curve.

Identify examples of government policies aimed at addressing externalities.

Recognize the social costs associated with pollution as part of negative externalities.

Understand the concept of technology spillover and its classification as an externality.

Distinguish between command-and-control and market-based policies for correcting externalities.

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