Question 1

Explain how the decision by parents to not immunize their children,hoping that their children will not get sick because other parents have had their children immunized,is an example of free riding.How is this behavior dangerous to the public?

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Question 2

An externality is

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A)   a benefit realized by the purchaser of a good or service.
B)   a cost paid for by the producer of a good or service.
C)   a benefit or cost experienced by someone who is not a producer or consumer of a good or service.
D)   anything that is external or not relevant to the production of a good or service.

Question 3

Figure 5-2 d. B)  Qb. C)  Qa. D)  Qb - Qd." class="answers-bank-image d-inline" rel="preload" > Figure 5-2 shows a market with a negative externality.
-Refer to Figure 5-2.The efficient output level is

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A)   Qd.
B)   Qb.
C)   Qa.
D)   Qb - Qd.

Question 4

If there is pollution in producing a product,then the market equilibrium price is too high and equilibrium quantity is too low.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

When there is a positive externality

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A)   the private benefit received by consumers is greater than the external benefit.
B)   the social benefit received by consumers is greater than the private benefit.
C)   the private benefit received by consumers is greater than the private cost.
D)   the private benefit received by consumers is greater than the social benefit.

Question 6

Figure 5-6 1 and Q2 exceeds the marginal cost B)  because the marginal private cost for each additional unit between Q1 and Q2 exceeds the marginal private benefit C)  because the marginal social cost for each additional unit between Q1 and Q2 exceeds the marginal social benefit D)  because the marginal social benefit for each additional unit between Q1 and Q2 exceeds the marginal cost" class="answers-bank-image d-inline" rel="preload" > Figure 5-6 shows the market for measles vaccinations, a product whose use generates positive externalities.
-Refer to Figure 5-6.Why is there a deadweight loss?

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A)   because the marginal private benefit for each additional unit between Q1 and Q2 exceeds the marginal cost
B)   because the marginal private cost for each additional unit between Q1 and Q2 exceeds the marginal private benefit
C)   because the marginal social cost for each additional unit between Q1 and Q2 exceeds the marginal social benefit
D)   because the marginal social benefit for each additional unit between Q1 and Q2 exceeds the marginal cost

Question 7

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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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

For-profit producers will produce only private goods because

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A)   markets exist for private goods but not for public goods.
B)   the cost of production can be easily determined.
C)   buyers will be willing to pay for the goods since the benefits are excludable.
D)   all external benefits can be internalized using market prices.

Question 9

Figure 5-6 2 represent? A)  the social welfare curve B)  the demand curve reflecting social benefit C)  the demand curve reflecting private benefit D)  the positive externalities curve" class="answers-bank-image d-inline" rel="preload" > Figure 5-6 shows the market for measles vaccinations, a product whose use generates positive externalities.
-Refer to Figure 5-6.What does D2 represent?

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A)   the social welfare curve
B)   the demand curve reflecting social benefit
C)   the demand curve reflecting private benefit
D)   the positive externalities curve

Question 10

Figure 5-13  Figure 5-13 illustrates the market for gasoline before and after the government imposes a tax to bring about the efficient level of gasoline production.
-Refer to Figure 5-13.The efficient equilibrium price of gasoline is ________ per gallon.

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A)   $3.00
B)   $3.75
C)   $4.25
D)   $5.00

Question 11

Assume that production from an electric utility caused acid rain.If the government imposed a tax on the utility equal to the cost of the acid rain,the government's action would

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A)   externalize the externality.
B)   result in a marginal social benefit greater than the marginal cost of the electricity.
C)   be an example of supply side economic policy.
D)   internalize the externality.

Question 12

An external benefit is created when you pursue a college education.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The U.S.government has frequently used a "command and control" approach in dealing with pollution.Which of the following describes this approach?

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A)   The government uses taxes in order to internalize the externalities caused by pollution.
B)   The government uses subsidies to encourage firms to use new technology that reduces pollution.
C)   The government imposes quantitative limits on the amount of pollution firms are allowed to generate.
D)   The government distributes information to consumers and producers on how to reduce pollution.

Question 14

A market demand curve reflects the

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A)   private benefits of consuming a product.
B)   external benefits of consuming a product.
C)   social benefits of consuming a product.
D)   the sum of private and social benefits of consuming a product.

Question 15

What does the phrase "internalizing an external cost" mean?

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A)   limiting the extent to which domestic firms can outsource production
B)   prohibiting economic activities that create externalities
C)   forcing producers to factor into their production costs the cost of the externalities created in the production of their output
D)   finding a way to address cross-border pollution

Question 16

Figure 5-13  Figure 5-13 illustrates the market for gasoline before and after the government imposes a tax to bring about the efficient level of gasoline production.
-Refer to Figure 5-13.The amount of the gasoline tax is ________ per gallon.

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A)   $0.75
B)   $1.25
C)   $1.75
D)   $2.00

Question 17

How does a public good differ from a quasi-public good? In your answer give an example of each type of good.

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A pubic good is: (a)nonrivalrous - one p...

Question 18

Which of the following activities create a negative externality?

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A)   cleaning up the sidewalk on your block
B)   graduating from college
C)   repainting the house you live in to improve its appearance
D)   keeping a junked car parked on your front lawn

Question 19

All of the following are examples of public goods except

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A)   broadcast television with commercials.
B)   clean water systems.
C)   stock of knowledge in the public domain.
D)   crime prevention.

Question 20

Explain how mandatory seat belt laws may reduce the negative externalities of risky behavior.

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Mandatory seat belt laws are designed to...

Exam 5: Externalities, environmental Policy, and Public Goods

All of the following are examples of public goods except

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What does the phrase "internalizing an external cost" mean?

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A market demand curve reflects the

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Assume that production from an electric utility caused acid rain.If the government imposed a tax on the utility equal to the cost of the acid rain,the government's action would

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How does a public good differ from a quasi-public good? In your answer give an example of each type of good.

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For-profit producers will produce only private goods because

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Explain how the decision by parents to not immunize their children,hoping that their children will not get sick because other parents have had their children immunized,is an example of free riding.How is this behavior dangerous to the public?

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If there is pollution in producing a product,then the market equilibrium price is too high and equilibrium quantity is too low.

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An external benefit is created when you pursue a college education.

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Figure 5-6 Figure 5-6 shows the market for measles vaccinations, a product whose use generates positive externalities. -Refer to Figure 5-6.Why is there a deadweight loss?

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Which of the following activities create a negative externality?

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Figure 5-13 Figure 5-13 illustrates the market for gasoline before and after the government imposes a tax to bring about the efficient level of gasoline production. -Refer to Figure 5-13.The efficient equilibrium price of gasoline is ________ per gallon.

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Figure 5-2 Figure 5-2 shows a market with a negative externality. -Refer to Figure 5-2.The efficient output level is

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An externality is

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The U.S.government has frequently used a "command and control" approach in dealing with pollution.Which of the following describes this approach?

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When there is a positive externality

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Explain how mandatory seat belt laws may reduce the negative externalities of risky behavior.

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Figure 5-6 Figure 5-6 shows the market for measles vaccinations, a product whose use generates positive externalities. -Refer to Figure 5-6.What does D2 represent?

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Figure 5-13 Figure 5-13 illustrates the market for gasoline before and after the government imposes a tax to bring about the efficient level of gasoline production. -Refer to Figure 5-13.The amount of the gasoline tax is ________ per gallon.

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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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