Which of the Following Is the Government Most Likely to Discourage

question 52

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the government most likely to discourage because of the existence of externalities?

• A) All goods and services produced by monopolies.
• B) Cars that create an excessive amount of exhaust fumes.
• C) Thermal pollution from a power plant that improves fishing downstream.

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Definitions:

Farmer v. Brennan

A landmark United States Supreme Court case that addressed the rights of prisoners to be protected from harm, establishing the deliberate indifference standard for inmate welfare.

Deliberate Indifference

A conscious or intentional lack of attention or concern towards a known or obvious risk or violation of rights, often discussed in legal contexts.

Prison Rape

An act of sexual assault committed against an inmate within a prison setting.

Bureaucratic Rules

Formal regulations and procedures established by organizations or governments to structure operations, decision-making, and actions within a bureaucratic system.