Multiple Choice
Oftentimes, the socially optimal quantity for a product that imposes external costs on the society is not zero, but something greater than zero. This is because completely eliminating the externality would involve:
A) A much greater marginal benefit than marginal cost
B) A much greater marginal cost than marginal benefit
C) Having shortages in the market
D) Having surpluses in the market
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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