-The Above Figure Shows the Marginal Private Cost Curve, Marginal

question 148

Multiple Choice

-The above figure shows the marginal private cost curve, marginal social cost curve, and marginal social benefit curve for cod, a common resource. A quota to prevent the overuse of the cod sets the catch equal to

• A) 0 tons per week.
• B) 300 tons per week.
• C) 400 tons per week.
• D) None of the above answers is correct.

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