Suppose That a Firm Is Located Along a River

question 3

Multiple Choice

Suppose that a firm is located along a river.The firm uses water from the river to cool its machinery and returns the water to the river several degrees warmer,which has led to a decline in the fish population downstream of the firm.
If the firm does not have to pay for the damage to the downstream fish,the market equilibrium price will be ________ and the market equilibrium quantity will be _____.

• A)inefficiently high;inefficiently low
• B)inefficiently high;efficient
• C)inefficiently low;inefficiently high
• D)efficient;inefficiently low

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Definitions:

Cost of Goods Sold

The direct costs attributable to the production of the goods sold in a company, including materials and labor.

Accounts Payable

Liabilities or amounts owed by a company to suppliers for goods and services received but not yet paid for.

Inventory

The total amount of goods and materials held by a company, intended for sale or production.

Investing Transactions

Activities related to the acquisition or disposal of long-term assets and investments not included in cash equivalents within a company.