With Respect to the Five General Classes of Computers,a ________

question 54

Multiple Choice

With respect to the five general classes of computers,a ________ is typically used for scientific research.

• A) mainframe
• B) workstation
• C) supercomputer
• D) microcomputer
• E) server

---

Definitions:

Coase Theorem

A principle that if private parties can bargain without cost over the allocation of resources, they can solve the problem of externalities on their own, leading to an efficient outcome.

Property Rights

The legal rights to use, control, and derive benefits from a property or resource.

Externality

A consequence of an economic activity experienced by unrelated third parties; it can be either positive or negative.

External Costs

External costs, or negative externalities, are costs that are not borne by the parties directly involved in a transaction or activity but are imposed on third parties or society at large, such as pollution.