When a Positive Externality Exists,_______________________ and Thus _______________ Intervention May

question 80

Multiple Choice

When a positive externality exists,_______________________ and thus _______________ intervention may be needed to achieve efficiency.

• A) external costs are necessarily greater than private costs; government
• B) social costs equal private costs; no government
• C) social costs are less than private costs; government
• D) social costs are greater than private costs; government
• E) none of the above

Recognize the significance and limitations of physiological measurements (e.g., polygraph tests) in assessing emotions.

Understand the legal definitions and implications of mental health verdicts such as "guilty but mentally ill" and the insanity defense.

Identify the types of courts and their specific roles in handling offenders with mental health issues or drug-related offenses.

Recognize the significance of diversion programs and community-based treatment over incarceration for certain groups of offenders.

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