When the Marginal Private Benefit of an Activity Does Not

question 2

Multiple Choice

When the marginal private benefit of an activity does not equal the marginal social benefit,which of the following exists?

• A)Positive externality
• B)Negative externality
• C)Externality in consumption
• D)Externality in production
• E)External cost

Recognize the treatment and implications of different revenue and expense categories on financial performance.

Understand the relationship between the income statement, the balance sheet, and the impact of revenue recognition on financial statements.

Identify the nature of expenses and revenues and their impact on operating income and net income.

Distinguish between operating and non-operating income components of a business.

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Definitions:

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Electron Beam

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