Suppose Paper Pulp Mills Are Permitted to Emit Harmful Pollutants

question 154

Multiple Choice

Suppose paper pulp mills are permitted to emit harmful pollutants, free of charge, into the air. How will the price and output of paper in a competitive market compare with their values under conditions of ideal economic efficiency?

• A) The price will be too high, and the output will be too large.
• B) The price will be too low, and the output will be too large.
• C) The price will be too low, and the output will be too small.
• D) The price will be too high, and the output will be too small.

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