A Member of a Rock Band Has Become Concerned with Whether

question 47

Multiple Choice

A member of a rock band has become concerned with whether or not the band's music is contributing to deafness among members of the audience.Which factor should be of most concern?

• A)the frequency of sine waves
• B)the pitch of the music
• C)the number of decibels
• D)if harmonics are present in the music

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Positive Externalities

Benefits that are enjoyed by a third-party or the broader society as a result of an economic transaction or activity, without them directly participating in it.

Public Good

A good or service that is characterized by nonrivalry and nonexcludability. These characteristics typically imply that no private firm can break even when attempting to provide such products. As a result, they are often provided by governments, who pay for them using general tax revenues.

Federal Government

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Marginal Benefit

The increase in satisfaction or utility that a person receives from consuming an additional unit of a good or service.