A Negative Externality Problem

question 59

Multiple Choice

A Negative Externality Problem

Demand for a good is given by Q = 100 - P. The private marginal cost of production is MCP = 10 + Q. There is a $10 per unit negative production externality in this situation.


-Refer to A Negative Externality Problem.According to Pigou,the socially optimal level of production is

• A) 0 units.
• B) 30 units.
• C) 40 units.
• D) 45 units.

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