A Consequence of a Negative Externality Is That Social Costs

question 40

Multiple Choice

A consequence of a negative externality is that social costs __________ private costs, and the socially optimal level of output __________.

• A)equal; is not equal to social costs or private costs
• B)do not equal; is obtained
• C)do not equal; is not obtained
• D)equal; is obtained
• E)equal; is not obtained

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