An Underallocation of Resources Occurs When

question 42

Multiple Choice

An underallocation of resources occurs when

• A)marginal private benefit exceeds marginal social benefit.
• B)a negative externality in production exists.
• C)a positive externality in consumption exists.
• D)All of these lead to underallocation of resources.

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