If a Negative Externality Exists in the Production of Paper

question 189

Multiple Choice

If a negative externality exists in the production of paper and paper is sold in a perfectly competitive market,then the equilibrium output

• A) is greater than the socially optimal output.
• B) is smaller than the socially optimal output.
• C) is the same as the socially optimal output.
• D) may be either more or less than the socially optimal output.
• E) may be either equal to,or less than,the socially optimal output.

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