Pollution Is an Example of a ________ Externality

question 186

Multiple Choice

Pollution is an example of a ________ externality.

• A) negative production
• B) positive production
• C) negative consumption
• D) positive consumption
• E) Coasian

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Definitions:

Short Run

A time period in economics during which at least one input is fixed and cannot be changed by the business.

Monopolistically Competitive

Refers to a market structure where many firms sell products that are similar but not identical, allowing for some degree of market power in setting prices.

Average Total Cost

Average total cost is the total cost of production divided by the number of units produced, encompassing both fixed and variable costs.

Per-Unit Profit

The profit earned on each unit of a product sold, calculated by subtracting the per-unit cost from the selling price per unit.