Foundations of Economics (8th Edition)
Foundations of Economics (8th Edition)
8th Edition
ISBN: 9780134486819
Author: Robin Bade, Michael Parkin
Publisher: PEARSON
Question
Book Icon
Chapter 10, Problem 6MCQ
To determine

To choose:

The option that correctly explains the effect of positive externality created due to education.

Blurred answer
Students have asked these similar questions
noint(s) possible Next question Because education generates a positive externality, A. subsidies to colleges or vouchers to students are means of achieving the efficient number of graduates O B. graduates' marginal benefit exceeds the society's value of the education C. the quantity of education undertaken will achieve the social interest if it is free D. everyone who wants a college education should get one Time Rema
B. The figure below shows the market for education. 20 S- MSC: 12 MSE D- MD 2 4 10 Quantity (millions of students per yeorl i. 'Education has externalities'. Explain this statement. ii. If the market is competitive and left unregulated, how many students will be enrolled per year? Are the resources allocated efficiently when such number of students are enrolled per year? Explain using the graph above. iii. In the figure above, what kind of government intervention is required to achieve the optimal or efficient number of students? What is the optimal number of students? How much intervention needed to achieve the optimal number of students? luian arc cost lihousa-cs of delan per stdent
Next question Which of the following is an example of a positive externality? A. A lower inflation rate would benefit most consumers. B. Compulsory flu shots for all students prevents the spread of illness in the general public. C. Promoting generic drugs would benefit people. D. Singapore has adopted a comprehensive savings plan for all workers known as the Central Provident Fund.
Knowledge Booster
Background pattern image
Similar questions
SEE MORE QUESTIONS
Recommended textbooks for you
Text book image
ENGR.ECONOMIC ANALYSIS
Economics
ISBN:9780190931919
Author:NEWNAN
Publisher:Oxford University Press
Text book image
Principles of Economics (12th Edition)
Economics
ISBN:9780134078779
Author:Karl E. Case, Ray C. Fair, Sharon E. Oster
Publisher:PEARSON
Text book image
Engineering Economy (17th Edition)
Economics
ISBN:9780134870069
Author:William G. Sullivan, Elin M. Wicks, C. Patrick Koelling
Publisher:PEARSON
Text book image
Principles of Economics (MindTap Course List)
Economics
ISBN:9781305585126
Author:N. Gregory Mankiw
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Text book image
Managerial Economics: A Problem Solving Approach
Economics
ISBN:9781337106665
Author:Luke M. Froeb, Brian T. McCann, Michael R. Ward, Mike Shor
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Text book image
Managerial Economics & Business Strategy (Mcgraw-...
Economics
ISBN:9781259290619
Author:Michael Baye, Jeff Prince
Publisher:McGraw-Hill Education