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  -(Exhibit: Correcting for Market Failure: External Cost)  Assume that there is an external cost involved, as illustrated in the exhibit. If the government sector forces the private sector firms to face the external cost, the supply curve _______ from _______ to ________ . A)  shifts right; S<sub>2</sub>; S<sub>1 </sub> B)  shifts left; S<sub>1</sub>; S<sub>2 </sub> C)  remains unchanged; S<sub>1</sub>; S<sub>1 </sub> D)  remains unchanged; S<sub>2</sub>; S<sub>2 </sub>
-(Exhibit: Correcting for Market Failure: External Cost) Assume that there is an external cost involved, as illustrated in the exhibit. If the government sector forces the private sector firms to face the external cost, the supply curve _______ from _______ to ________ .


Definitions:

Direct Materials Used

The quantity and cost of raw materials consumed in the production of finished goods.

Manufacturing Overhead

All indirect costs associated with the manufacturing process, including but not limited to utilities, rent, and salaries of support staff.

Total Manufacturing Costs

The aggregate cost of direct material, direct labor, and manufacturing overhead incurred in the production process.

Product Cost

The total amount of costs associated with creating a product, including raw materials, labor, and overhead expenses.

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