Explain How the Following Two Activities Could Create Both a Negative

question 30

Essay

Explain how the following two activities could create both a negative externality and a positive externality:
1.A bee farm
2.A fireworks display

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Definitions:

Bargain Purchase Option

An option in a lease agreement that allows the lessee to purchase the leased asset at a price significantly below its fair market value.

Capital Lease

A lease agreement that is classified as a purchase by the lessee for accounting purposes because it meets certain criteria, such as transfer of ownership by the end of the lease term.

Operating Lease

A lease agreement for property or equipment that is considered a rental and is not recorded as an asset on the company's balance sheet.

GAAP

Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, a collection of commonly followed accounting rules and standards for financial reporting in the United States.