In a Pure Market Economy, the Role of Government Is

question 59

Multiple Choice

In a pure market economy, the role of government is limited to provision of :
i. a basic legal and institutional structure.
ii. intervention in the allocation of resources in some areas of the economy.
iii. redistribution of income.
iv. stabilization of economic conditions generally.
Which of the above points is true?

• A) Only i).
• B) Only i) and ii).
• C) Only i) and iv).
• D) Only i), ii), and iv).
• E) All of the points are provided by government in a pure market economy.

Determine the socially optimal level of pollution based on marginal social benefits and costs.

Understand the concept of marginal social cost and how it changes with varying quantities of pollution.

Grasp the idea of marginal social benefit and its role in determining the socially optimal quantity of pollution.

Recognize the existence and significance of externalities in market outcomes, particularly in the presence of pollution.

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