A Negative Externality Problem

question 36

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.Suppose there is no attempt to internalize the externality.Pigovian analysis indicates that the externality creates a deadweight loss equal to

• A) $0
• B) $25
• C) $50
• D) $100

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