Since Air Pollution Creates a Negative Externality

question 64

Multiple Choice

Since air pollution creates a negative externality,

• A)social welfare will be enhanced when some, but not all air pollution is eliminated.
• B)social welfare is optimal when all air pollution is eliminated.
• C)governments should encourage private firms to consider only private costs.
• D)the free market result maximizes social welfare.

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Definitions:

Behavioral Learning

The process through which individuals learn behaviors by observing and responding to their environment, often reinforced by consequences.

Internal Events

Refers to occurrences or activities that take place within an organization or a system, affecting its operations and decision-making processes.

Variable-Interval

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is rewarded after an unpredictable amount of time has passed.

Variable-Ratio

Refers to a schedule of reinforcement where a response is reinforced after an unpredictable number of responses, which is used in behavior modification and operant conditioning.