If the Average Revenue Curve Facing a Firm Is Downward

question 155

Multiple Choice

If the average revenue curve facing a firm is downward sloping to the right, the price elasticity of demand will be different at different prices. Marginal revenue (MR) will be zero at the price where price elasticity of demand is:

• A) equal to 1
• B) maximised
• C) minimised
• D) none of the above

Distinguish between public goods, externalities, moral hazard, and adverse selection.

Describe conditions for market efficiency.

Explain the concept of asymmetric information and its implications for pollution abatement.

Understand the role and functioning of Pigouvian taxes.

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