Externalities Are a Measure of the Divergence Between Social Costs

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True/False

Externalities are a measure of the divergence between social costs and private costs.

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Definitions:

Consumer Desire

The willingness and preference of consumers to purchase goods and services.

Strawberry Pickers

Laborers who specialize in the harvest of strawberries, often requiring manual dexterity and speed.

Supply of Strawberries

The supply of strawberries indicates the total quantity of strawberries that producers are willing and able to sell at a given price over a specific period.

Market Economy

An economic system where decisions regarding investment, production, and distribution are based on supply and demand, with minimal governmental intervention.