Suppose That in Most Car Collisions Between Cars of Unequal

question 47

Multiple Choice

Suppose that in most car collisions between cars of unequal size,the smaller car sustains the most damage and its occupants suffer the most injury.In answering the following question,assume that,on average,smaller cars generate less air pollution and that every person in the economy drives at least one car.
Refer to the information given above.Relative to driving an average car,driving a larger-than-average car generates:

• A)an external cost.
• B)an external benefit.
• C)neither an external benefit nor an external cost.
• D)a prisoners dilemma.

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Stockholders

Individuals or entities that own shares in a corporation, granting them certain rights and potentially a share in the company’s profits.

Stock Dividends Distributable

A portion of a company's retained earnings that is allocated to be distributed to shareholders as additional shares of stock.

Equity Account

An account representing the owner's or shareholders' interest in a company, reflecting capital invested plus retained earnings minus withdrawals.

Shares "Owed"

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