If the Consumption of Bananas Is at a Less Than

question 44

Multiple Choice

If the consumption of bananas is at a less than socially optimal level, we can say that:

• A)consumption of bananas creates a positive consumption externality
• B)production of bananas creates a negative consumption externality
• C)consumption of bananas creates a negative production externality
• D)production of bananas creates a neutral production externality

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