A Negative Externality Problem

question 55

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.The equation for social marginal cost is

• A) MC_S = 10 + Q
• B) MC_S = Q
• C) MC_S = 20 + Q
• D) MC_S = 10 + 10Q

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