-The Table Above Shows the Marginal Social Benefit of Fishing

question 56

Multiple Choice

-The table above shows the marginal social benefit of fishing in the Mediterranean Sea. The marginal private cost of operating a fishing boat is the same for all producers; $300 per hour. The marginal social cost is twice the marginal private cost. If the government sets a production quota, the profit on the last tonne of fish caught is ________ per tonne.

• A) $0
• B) $100
• C) $200
• D) $300
• E) $400

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Definitions:

Raw Material

Basic materials that are used in the production process to manufacture finished goods.

Raw Materials

Basic materials and components required in the manufacturing process to produce finished goods.

Direct Labor

Costs associated with employees who directly manufacture or produce goods, such as wages for factory workers.

Overhead

Refers to the ongoing business expenses not directly attributed to creating a product or service, such as rent, utilities, and administrative costs.