Negative Externalities in Technological Innovation
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Which entity provides the majority of R&D funds for technological innovation?

  • Government
  • Communities
  • Industry (correct)
  • Individuals
  • What are negative externalities?

  • Costs that are borne by individuals other than those responsible for creating them (correct)
  • Benefits that are reaped by those responsible for creating them
  • Benefits that are reaped by individuals other than those responsible for creating them
  • Costs that are borne by those responsible for creating them
  • What is the practical implementation of an idea into a new device or process called?

  • R&D
  • Innovation (correct)
  • Externalities
  • Industry
  • What is an individual's creative ability a function of?

    <p>Intellectual abilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are production technologies sometimes responsible for that is harmful to surrounding communities?

    <p>Pollution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of government in innovation?

    <p>Government plays a significant role in innovation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of innovation?

    <p>Innovation is the practical implementation of an idea into a new device or process.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some negative externalities that can result from technological innovation?

    <p>Sometimes technological innovation results in negative externalities, such as pollution that is harmful to surrounding communities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary source of R&D funds for technological innovation?

    <p>The industry provides the majority of R&amp;D funds that are ultimately applied to technological innovation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an individual's creative ability a function of?

    <p>An individual's creative ability is a function of their intellectual abilities, including primary process thinking and remote associations or divergent thinking.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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