-The Government Might Provide a Subsidy When

question 213

Multiple Choice

-The government might provide a subsidy when

• A) a negative externality exists.
• B) an effluent fee has been unsuccessful.
• C) it wants to increase the amount of a good consumed.
• D) it wants to transform a negative externality into a positive externality.

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Definitions:

Pigment

Substances that give color to living organisms, found in skin, hair, plants, and materials used in art and cosmetics.

Subungual

Pertaining to the area under the fingernails or toenails.

Melanoma

A type of skin cancer that originates in the melanocytes, the cells responsible for pigment production, known for its potential to be more aggressive and metastasize if not treated early.

Pigmentation

The coloring of an organism's skin, hair, or eyes due to the deposition of pigments.