When a Negative Externality Occurs

question 122

Multiple Choice

When a negative externality occurs,

• A)social costs are less than private costs.
• B)social costs are greater private costs.
• C)social costs are equal to private costs.
• D)social costs are negative.
• E)private costs are negative.

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