An Example of an Externality Is the Impact of

question 46

Multiple Choice

An example of an externality is the impact of

• A)bad weather on the income of farmers.
• B)the personal income tax on a person's ability to purchase goods and services.
• C)pollution from a factory on the health of people in the vicinity of the factory.
• D)increases in health care costs on the health of individuals in society.

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Definitions:

Price/Earnings Ratio

A ratio for valuing a company that measures its current share price relative to its per-share earnings.

Equity-Financed

Refers to the method of funding a company's operations, expansion, or projects using the capital raised through the sale of equity, rather than using debt.

Total Earnings

The sum of all income and revenue generated by a business or individual within a specific period.

Shares Outstanding

Refers to all shares currently owned by shareholders, company insiders, and investors in the public domain, representing ownership in a company.