When a Production Quota Is Used to Remedy the Tragedy

question 82

Multiple Choice

When a production quota is used to remedy the tragedy of the commons,then

• A)the production quota is set so that use of the resource occurs where marginal private benefit equals marginal cost.
• B)the production quota is set so that use of the resource occurs where marginal private benefit equals marginal social benefit.
• C)the outcome is always efficient.
• D)all users of the resource have an incentive to cheat on the production quota.
• E)the production quota is set so that marginal social benefit is maximized.

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