For Markets to Operate Efficiently, It Is Necessary That Private

question 59

Multiple Choice

For markets to operate efficiently, it is necessary that private marginal cost:

• A) be equal to output quantity.
• B) equal the cost of output.
• C) plus external cost be equal to output price.
• D) minus external cost be equal to output price.

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Definitions:

Uncertainty

A situation where the outcomes or conditions of an event, effect, or decision are not known or predictable.

Conditional Probability

This is the probability of an event occurring given that another event has already occurred.

Expected Value

A statistical concept that calculates the average outcome when the future includes scenarios that may or may not happen, often used in decision-making and risk assessment.

Outcome

The result or consequence of an action, process, or situation, typically measured against expected or intended objectives.