2. Microeconomics

Government Intervention To Address Externalities — Quiz

Test your understanding of government intervention to address externalities with 5 practice questions.

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Practice Questions

Question 1

What is meant by a negative externality in consumption or production?

Question 2

Which government policy is most directly designed to reduce pollution by making firms pay for the harm they create?

Question 3

Why might the free market overproduce goods that create negative externalities?

Question 4

What is the main purpose of a subsidy when the government wants to encourage a positive externality?

Question 5

Which of the following is an example of a positive externality?
Government Intervention To Address Externalities Quiz — IB Economics SL | A-Warded