A Market Failure Arises When an Entire Sector of the Economy

question 128

True/False

A market failure arises when an entire sector of the economy (for example, the airline industry)collapses because of some unforeseen event.

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Definitions:

Note Proceeds

The amount of money received from issuing notes payable, which is a loan or credit extended by financial institutions or others.

Discounted Note

A note receivable or payable that is issued at a discount to its face value and upon which interest reflects the difference between the face value and the issued price.

Discounted Note

A promissory note issued at a price lower than its face value, with the distinction being the interest earned by the lender.

Discount Rate

The interest rate charged to commercial banks and other depository institutions on loans they receive from the Federal Reserve's discount window.