Which of the Following Occurs If the Production of a Good

question 155

Multiple Choice

Which of the following occurs if the production of a good gives rise to positive externalities?

• A) The marginal social cost curve lies to the right of the supply curve.
• B) The marginal social cost curve lies to the left of the supply curve.
• C) The marginal social benefit curve lies to the right of the demand curve.
• D) The marginal social benefit curve lies to the left of the demand curve.

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