Question 8 What is true of public education? (select any and all that apply) Research shows that public education benefits all students equally Research shows a link between public education and improved health Research shows a link between public education and improved employment prospects Research shows a link between public education and civic engagement Research shows a link between public education and reduced crime

Externalities - Definition and examples An externality arises when a firm or person engages in an activity that affects the wellbeing of a third party, yet neither pays nor receives any compensation for that effect. If the impact on the third party is adverse, it is called a ___________ externality.   The following graph shows the demand and supply curves for a good with this type of externality. The dashed drop lines on the graph reflect the market equilibrium price and quantity for this good.

Assessment 1.4 1. Explain What is the connection between natural capital, natural income, and an environmentally sustainable society? 2. Summarize Name the early individuals who had a major impact on the American public’s awareness of the environment and sustainability, and explain their accomplishments. 3. Classify Into which category of environmental worldview would you put the early preservationists? Into which category would you put the early conservationists? 4. Evaluate In the 1970s, public opinion favored cleaning up the environment. Since the 1980s, some members of Congress and industry leaders have fought against environmental laws that regulate the amount of pollution that can be added to the environment. Are they working in the best interests of the public or of corporations?

Most economists favor a tax on carbon because Group of answer choices -The costs of carbon emissions have been underestimated by the market system and the tax would help businesses and consumers make better choices -Economists are in favor of anything that helps the government -That is not true. Most economists question climate change. -Taxes help to increase corporate profits

Consider the issue of public spending in health care. Please provide brief discussions  on each of the following issues. Discuss some of the concerns with public production of private goods, such as health care services. Discuss different forms of dealing with this problem.   Discuss some of the concerns with public provision of private goods, such as health care services. Discuss different forms of dealing with this problem.

Question 40 Resource generation, resource allocation, and resource utilization are the essential components of a: a. Public Financial Management System b. Public Choice Management System c. Public Fiscal Management System d. Public Funds Distribution System