If Producing a Good or a Service Creates Pollution, Then

question 9

Multiple Choice

If producing a good or a service creates pollution, then

• A) the industry's supply curve includes the extra cost of pollution.
• B) at the unregulated, competitive market equilibrium quantity, marginal social benefit is less than the equilibrium price.
• C) at the unregulated, competitive market equilibrium quantity, marginal social benefit and marginal social cost are equal.
• D) at the unregulated, competitive market equilibrium quantity, marginal social cost is greater than the equilibrium price.
• E) an unregulated competitive market produces an efficient output.

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