An Example of an Externality Is the Impact of

question 46

Multiple Choice

An example of an externality is the impact of

• A)bad weather on the income of farmers.
• B)the personal income tax on a person's ability to purchase goods and services.
• C)pollution from a factory on the health of people in the vicinity of the factory.
• D)increases in health care costs on the health of individuals in society.

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Definitions:

Convinced

Being fully persuaded or firmly believing in the truth or existence of something.

Rational Consumer

An individual who systematically pursues their self-interest by making decisions that maximize their utility and satisfaction.

Highest Indifference Curve

The indifference curve that represents the highest level of satisfaction or utility reachable for a consumer given their budget constraints.

Budget Line

A graphical representation of all possible combinations of two goods that an individual can afford to purchase at given prices and income level.