Assume That Each Day Ten Thousand Children Watch Sesame Street

question 39

Multiple Choice

Assume that each day ten thousand children watch Sesame Street on public television and that the educational benefits of watching Sesame Street generate private benefits of $100 per child per year and a positive externality of $50 per child per year.No products are advertised on Sesame Street but once a year the stations hold a pledge drive.During pledge drives viewers are asked to make voluntary contributions to the public station in order to keep the programming viable.
The broadcast of Sesame Street yields total private benefits of ____ and total social benefits of _____.

• A)$10,000;$15,000
• B)$1,000,000;$1,500,000
• C)$100,000;$150,000
• D)$1,000,000;$500,000

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Definitions:

Validity

The extent to which a test, tool, or method accurately measures or evaluates what it is supposed to.

Accuracy

The degree to which the result of a measurement, calculation, or specification conforms to the correct value or standard.

Mainstreaming

The practice of integrating children with special educational needs into regular educational settings, promoting inclusivity and equal opportunities.

Exceptional Children

Children who deviate from the norm significantly enough to require special education or unique care, including those with disabilities and exceptional talents.