Refer to the Graph Shown

question 105

Multiple Choice

Refer to the graph shown. Say that there is a negative externality associated with the production of the good depicted. The marginal social cost from consuming this good at the competitive equilibrium output level is:

• A)either greater than or less than P₀, depending on the elasticities of supply and demand.
• B)greater than P₀.
• C)less than P₀.
• D)equal to P₀.

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