Use the Following to Answer Questions

question 13

Multiple Choice

Use the following to answer questions:
Scenario: Private and External Benefits
A small community finds that tidy lawns and neighborhoods provide both private and external benefits. They determine that the marginal private benefit (MPB) of lawns can be represented by the equation MPB = 50 - 0.5Q, where Q is the number of hours spent on keeping lawns tidy. The marginal private cost (MPC) of such lawn upkeep is represented by the equation MPC = 0.5Q, where Q is again the number of hours engaged in lawn upkeep.
-(Scenario: Private and External Benefits) Look at the scenario Private and External Benefits. The community estimates the marginal social benefit from lawn upkeep to be $15. Given this information, what is the socially optimal amount of lawn upkeep for this community?

• A) 0 hours
• B) 45 hours
• C) 50 hours
• D) 65 hours

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Definitions:

Intragroup Conflict

Conflict that arises among members within the same group, team, or organization.

Intergroup Conflict

Conflict that occurs between different groups, which could be based on differences in identity, beliefs, values, or interests.

Tension

A psychological or emotional strain, often resulting from conflicting demands or objectives.

Win-win Orientation

A negotiation and conflict resolution approach where all parties aim for a solution that benefits everyone involved.