Refer to the figure above. The triangular region ABC represents ...

[joblessjake]

Refer to the figure above. The triangular region ABC represents the ________.
 
  A) deadweight loss due to the presence of a pecuniary externality
  B) deadweight loss due to the presence of a negative externality
  C) economic loss of not recognizing a positive externality
  D) inefficiency created by not recognizing a negative externality

Question 2

As a result of the Fed's actions during the 2008 financial crisis and banks' lending policies,
 
  A) the M2 money multiplier has fallen from about 9 to about 4.
  B) the M2 money multiplier more than doubled.
  C) the monetary base decreased by 50 percent.
  D) the ratio of currency to M2 deposits more than doubled.
  E) the reserve requirement ratio increased.

[snackralk]

Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

A