Table 10-2
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-Refer to Table 10-2

question 45

Multiple Choice

Table 10-2
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$$\begin{array} { | c | c | c | c | } \hline \begin{array} { c } \text { Quantity } \\\text { (Units) }\end{array} & \begin{array} { c } \text { Private Value } \\\text { (Dollars) }\end{array} & \begin{array} { c } \text { Private Cost } \\\text { (Dollars) }\end{array} & \begin{array} { c } \text { Social Value } \\\text { (Dollars) }\end{array} \\\hline 1 & 51 & 45 & 57 \\\hline 2 & 48 & 48 & 54 \\\hline 3 & 45 & 51 & 51 \\\hline 4 & 42 & 54 & 48 \\\hline 5 & 39 & 57 & 45 \\\hline 6 & 36 & 60 & 42 \\\hline\end{array}$$ ​
-Refer to Table 10-2. How large would a subsidy need to be in this market to move the market from the equilibrium level of output to the socially optimal level of output?

• A)$5
• B)$8
• C)$6
• D)$11

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Definitions:

Perpetual Inventory System

A perpetual inventory system continuously updates inventory records, including purchases and sales, ensuring real-time tracking of inventory levels.

Discount Period

The time frame between the date of a bill's issuance and its payment due date, during which a payment discount may be available.

Payment

A transaction in which money is exchanged for goods or services.

Purchase

The process of purchasing products, services, or assets by paying money or something of similar value.