Alex, Kara, and Susie Are the Only Three People in a Community

question 212

Multiple Choice

Alex, Kara, and Susie are the only three people in a community. Alex is willing to pay $40 for the third unit of a public good; Kara is willing to pay $25. If the marginal cost of producing the third unit is $100, what is the minimum amount that Susie must be willing to pay for it to be efficient for government to produce the third unit?

• A)$35
• B)$100
• C)$65
• D)The amount cannot be determined with the information provided.

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Definitions:

Price

The amount of money required to purchase a good or service; it acts as a signal between sellers and buyers.

Consumer Surplus

The difference between what consumers are willing to pay for a good or service and what they actually pay, representing the benefit to consumers.

Willingness to Pay

The maximum amount an individual is prepared to spend to acquire a good or service or avoid something undesirable.