If the Production of Ukuleles Creates a Negative Externality That

question 245

Multiple Choice

If the production of ukuleles creates a negative externality that is not corrected for by the government, the equilibrium quantity of ukuleles is

• A)higher than optimal.
• B)lower than optimal.
• C)efficient.
• D)at a optimal level.

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