Exhibit 30-1 ​ Refer to Exhibit 30-L. If the Exhibit Represents a Negative

question 99

Multiple Choice

Exhibit 30-1 ​

Refer to Exhibit 30-l. If the exhibit represents a negative externality situation, the private cost of expanding output from Q₂ to Q₁ is the area of

• A)ABC.
• B)Q₂BCQ₁.
• C)Q₂BAQ₁.
• D)Q₂EAQ₁.

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Definitions:

Price Inelastic

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