If the Use of a Common Resource Is Determined in the Private

question 74

Multiple Choice

If the use of a common resource is determined in the private market,the resource will be _____ since the marginal social benefit will be equal to the marginal private cost of production,which is _____ than the marginal social cost.

• A)underused;greater than
• B)overused;less than
• C)overused;greater than
• D)underused;equal to

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Definitions:

Variable Inputs

Resources or inputs whose quantity can be changed in the short term to adjust the level of production.

Long-run Average Total Cost

A curve that shows the lowest average cost at which a firm can produce any given level of output in the long run, when all inputs are variable.

Fixed Costs

Fixed costs are business expenses that remain constant regardless of the level of production or sales, such as rent or salaries.

Specialization

A production strategy where individuals, regions, or nations focus on the production of a limited scope of goods or services to gain greater efficiency and productivity.