Where a Firm Generates Beneficial Externalities, Society Would Be Better

question 135

Multiple Choice

Where a firm generates beneficial externalities, society would be better off if

• A)the firm produced a larger output level.
• B)the firm reduced its output level.
• C)a tax was levied on the firm equal to the dollar amount of the externalities.
• D)price was reduced below marginal private cost.

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Definitions:

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Nicotine Cigarettes

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Nicotine Addiction

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