If an Activity Generates a Positive Externality,the Government Can Make

question 106

Multiple Choice

If an activity generates a positive externality,the government can make provision of that activity more efficient by _____,and if an activity generates a negative externality,the government can make provision of that activity more efficient by _____.

• A)taxing it;banning it
• B)subsidizing it;banning it
• C)subsidizing it;taxing it
• D)publicizing it;taxing it

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Definitions:

Operating Systems

The fundamental software that manages computer hardware and software resources, providing common services for computer programs.

Swapping

The process of exchanging data between different storage areas in computing, such as between RAM and disk space, to efficiently manage memory.

Thrashing

A condition in computer operating systems where rapid increase in the usage of resources causes a significant decrease in performance, typically due to excessive paging or swapping.

Paging

A memory management scheme that eliminates the need for contiguous allocation of physical memory, thus minimizing issues of large chunks of memory becoming unavailable.