To Determine the Optimal Level of Output in a Market

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To determine the optimal level of output in a market with negative externalities, a benevolent social planner would look for the level of output at which private cost equals private value.

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Definitions:

Present Value

The current worth of a future sum of money or stream of cash flows, given a specified rate of return.

Direct Labour

Direct labour refers to the work effort of employees directly involved in the production of goods or services, whose costs are directly attributable to specific units of production.

Inventory Level

The quantity of goods or materials on hand at a given time within a business.

Budget Procedures

Budget Procedures are systematic processes used by organizations to create a budget, involving estimating revenues, expenses, and allocating resources for various functions.