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What Is an Externality? Explain How Someone Receiving a Meningitis

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What is an externality? Explain how someone receiving a meningitis vaccination is an example of an externality in the market for health care.


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Zero-Coupon Bond

A debt security that does not pay interest (coupon) during its life but is traded at a deep discount, offering a profit at maturity when the bond is redeemed for its full face value.

Market Price

Market Price is the current price at which an asset or service can be bought or sold in a competitive marketplace.

Treasury Bond

A long-term, interest-bearing security issued by the U.S. government, considered one of the safest investments due to government backing.

Par Value

The face value of a bond or stock as stated by the issuing company, which does not necessarily match its market value.

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