Burning Coal to Generate Electricity Can Create Pollution

question 137

Essay

Burning coal to generate electricity can create pollution. If the market for generating electricity is competitive and is allowed to operate without any government intervention, is the equilibrium quantity of coal burned equal to, more than, or less than the efficient quantity?

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