If in Market Equilibrium the True Marginal Cost of Producing

question 169

Multiple Choice

If in market equilibrium the true marginal cost of producing a good exceeds the marginal cost incurred by the firm,

• A) not enough of the product is being produced.
• B) the price charged for the good is too high.
• C) the good produces a positive externality.
• D) the good produces a negative externality.
• E) the government should produce the good.

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