To Find the Optimal Level of Provision for a Public

question 63

Multiple Choice

To find the optimal level of provision for a public good, the government must know

• A) the marginal revenue of selling the good.
• B) the supply curve of the government.
• C) everyone's preferences.
• D) the price elasticity of demand of each buyer.

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