(Figure: Toxic Waste) from the Graph, the Socially Optimal Outcome

question 271

Multiple Choice

(Figure: Toxic Waste) From the graph, the socially optimal outcome would lead to total surplus (consumer plus producer) of _____ and external costs of _____, so the optimal amount of toxic waste produced should be _____ tons.

• A) $2,450; $2,400; 30
• B) $2,700; $1,200; 70
• C) $4,900; $1,200; 50
• D) $900; $2,400; 0

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