Free Markets Produce Too Little Output When

question 58

Multiple Choice

Free markets produce too little output when

• A)negative externalities exist
• B)positive externalities exist
• C)production uses fixed-production technology
• D)production uses variable technology
• E)the resource is exhaustible

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Definitions:

Relatively Elastic

Describes a situation where a small change in price leads to a larger change in the quantity demanded or supplied.

Decrease in Price

A reduction in the cost of a good or service, which can influence consumer demand and potentially market dynamics.

Price Elasticity of Demand

A measure of how much the quantity demanded of a good responds to a change in its price, indicating its sensitivity.

Water Consumption

The amount of water used by individuals, businesses, or agricultural processes, often measured to assess sustainability or efficiency.