The Basic Cause of Deadweight Losses from the Existence of Common

question 204

Multiple Choice

The basic cause of deadweight losses from the existence of common resources and externalities is

• A)a lack of clearly defined and enforceable property rights.
• B)the self-interested rationality of human beings.
• C)the use of a market system to deal with scarcity.
• D)the absence of government intervention.

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Definitions:

Antitrust Laws

Legislation enacted to promote competition and restrict monopolistic practices by prohibiting agreements or practices that restrain trade.

Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act

A federal law in the United States that sets limits on the extent to which foreign nations and their related entities can be sued in U.S. courts.

Federal Court Jurisdiction

The authority granted to federal courts to hear and decide cases based on subject matter or parties involved.

Commercial Activity

Business operations or actions undertaken for the purpose of generating profit.