When External Benefits Are Present in a Market

question 15

Multiple Choice

When external benefits are present in a market,

• A) less of the good will be produced than the amount consistent with economic efficiency.
• B) more of the good will be produced than the amount consistent with economic efficiency.
• C) the amount of the good produced will be equal to the amount consistent with economic efficiency.
• D) corresponding external costs are always generated.

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