When the Costs of a Good Are Paid for by Nonconsumers

question 146

Multiple Choice

When the costs of a good are paid for by nonconsumers, ______ of the good is produced.

• A) an inefficiently small amount
• B) an efficient amount
• C) an inefficiently large amount
• D) none

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Definitions:

Excessive Regulations

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Government Officials

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