If a Production Process Causes Pollution, Then the Social Cost

question 47

Multiple Choice

If a production process causes pollution, then the social cost curve will be placed:

• A)below the market supply curve.
• B)on top of the original market supply curve.
• C)above the market supply curve.
• D)at zero.

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