Markets Fail When Externalities Are Present

question 40

Multiple Choice

Markets fail when externalities are present

• A) because all of the costs and benefits of producing a good are reflected in the market price.
• B) because some of the costs and benefits of producing a good are not reflected in the market price.
• C) only if they are negative; positive externalities are not market failures.
• D) because profits are not maximized.
• E) if the positive externalities are less than the negative externalities.

Analyze the implications of price changes on producer surplus.

Recognize how shifts in demand and supply curves impact market equilibrium and surplus.

Understand the economic reasoning behind surplus changes due to market competition.

Comprehend the characteristics and limitations of short-term (working) memory.

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