In 2011, a tsunami along the japanese coast damaged nuclear power plants that leaked dangerous radiation into the surrounding population. if this leakage could have been prevented, given a disaster of this level, which answer would be a coasian solution to this externality?
a. the injured demanding compensation through a class-action law suit
b. the government fining the firm which owns the power plants
c. a ban on all future japanese nuclear power plants and the shutdown of existing ones in japan
d. none of these would be a coasian solution.

For each of the following, mark whether it is a possible confounder (a factor that mixes up the results, making it look like candy is to blame when it's a causal (or causation) link which supports the argument that candy causes criminal behavior (ie, explains how candy leads to criminality ), or neither (an irrelevant factor, something that may cause people to become criminals but has nothing to do with eating candy). choose your answers based only< on the information given. additives in candy- additives found in candy may adversely affect brain development of young children in ways that could contribute towards adult aggression. impulsive personality-- kids who are highly impulsive and have trouble delaying gratification are more likely to eat candy every day as children and more likely to disobey laws as adults. violent abuse-- children who suffer violent abuse are more likely to become violent adults and commit violent crimes. gender- boys are overwhelmingly more likely to commit violent crimes

The civil war has been given many names: the war between the states, the war against northern aggression, the second american revolution, the lost cause, the war of the rebellion, the brothers' war, and the late unpleasantness. famous poet walt whitman called it the war of attempted secession. confederate general joseph johnston called it the war against the states. by whatever name, it was unquestionably the most important event in the life of the nation. which name do you feel best fits this war from the list above? maybe you have another name you think would be even better? give the name you feel fits this war best, and in a sentence or two, explain your reasoning.

According to the federal regulations, which of the following studies meets the definition of research with human subjects? a study of twenty 4th grade classrooms in which researchers ask the schools to systematically vary the time of day reading is taught, and collect weekly assessments of reading comprehension for each child over a three-month period.the collection of data, by a playground designer hired by the superintendent of schools, about the physical dimensions of school playgrounds, presence of fencing, and the kinds of equipment currently provided.a feasibility study for implementing a year-round school program, focusing on economic issues such a facilities utilization and transportation costs.an analysis of aggregate data comparing statewide high school graduation rates provided by the state department of public instruction, using county tax information.