​Figure 10-20. ​

question 540

Multiple Choice

​Figure 10-20. ​
-Refer to Figure 10-20. Without government intervention,

• A)the equilibrium quantity is less than the socially optimal quantity.
• B)the equilibrium quantity is larger than the socially optimal quantity.
• C)the equilibrium quantity equals the socially optimal quantity.
• D)there is no clear relationship between the equilibrium quantity and socially optimal quantity.

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