-In the Figure Above, S Is the Supply Curve and D

question 323

Multiple Choice

-In the figure above, S is the supply curve and D is the demand curve in the unregulated, competitive market for gasoline in Motorland. The external cost of gasoline is constant at $1.50 per gallon. When the market for gasoline in Motorland is in equilibrium, the market price of gasoline is ________ the marginal social cost.

• A) $1.50 above
• B) $1.50 below
• C) equal to
• D) $1.20 above

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