Exhibit 31-4 -Refer to Exhibit 31-4.If a Negative Externality Exists,then Curve __________

question 121

Multiple Choice

Exhibit 31-4

-Refer to Exhibit 31-4.If a negative externality exists,then curve __________ represents the marginal social cost curve and the area __________ represents the market failure.

• A) 1; ACB
• B) 3; BCD
• C) 2; BCD
• D) 3; ACB
• E) 2; ACB

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