-The Figure Above Shows the Market for a Good with an External

question 16

Multiple Choice

-The figure above shows the market for a good with an external benefit. If the market is competitive and the government takes no action, the equilibrium quantity of ________ units is inefficient because ________.

• A) 10; marginal social benefit exceeds marginal benefit
• B) 10; marginal cost exceeds marginal benefit
• C) 8; marginal benefit exceeds marginal cost
• D) 8; marginal cost exceeds marginal benefit
• E) 10; marginal external benefit exceeds marginal social benefit

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