An Underallocation of Resources Occurs When

question 13

Multiple Choice

An underallocation of resources occurs when

• A) marginal private benefit exceeds marginal social benefit.
• B) a negative externality in production exists.
• C) a positive externality in consumption exists.
• D) All of these will lead to underallocation of resources.

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