An Externality Is

question 99

Multiple Choice

An externality is

• A)a benefit realized by the purchaser of a good or service.
• B)a cost paid for by the producer of a good or service.
• C)a benefit or cost experienced by someone who is not a producer or consumer of a good or service.
• D)anything that is external or not relevant to the production of a good or service.

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Definitions:

Accrual Accounting

An accounting method where revenue and expenses are recorded when they are earned or incurred, regardless of when cash is exchanged.

Cash-Basis Accounting

An accounting method where revenues and expenses are recorded when cash is received or paid, rather than when they are earned or incurred.

Matching Principle

An accounting principle that dictates expenses should be matched with the revenues they help to generate within the same period.

Generating Revenue

The process by which a company earns income through its business activities, such as selling goods or services.