If a Negative Externality Exists in the Production of Paper

question 155

Multiple Choice

If a negative externality exists in the production of paper and paper is sold in a perfectly competitive market, at the equilibrium output:

• A) additional net gains to society are possible by reducing the output of paper.
• B) additional net gains to society are possible by increasing the output of paper.
• C) the marginal social benefit of paper equals its marginal social cost.
• D) additional net gains to society are not possible from either increasing or decreasing the output of paper.

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