If Production of an Item Results in Negative External Costs

question 160

Multiple Choice

If production of an item results in negative external costs, then

• A) the market price is below the socially preferred price that reflects the external costs.
• B) the market price is above the socially preferred price that reflects the external costs.
• C) market forces will always correct the problem.
• D) the market quantity is too low from society's point of view.

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