Figure 5-1 Figure 5-1 Shows a Market with an Externality. the Current

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Figure 5-1

Figure 5-1 shows a market with an externality. The current market equilibrium output of Q₁ is not the economically efficient output. The economically efficient output is Q₂.
-Refer to Figure 5-1.Suppose the current market equilibrium output of Q₁ is not the economically efficient output because of an externality.The economically efficient output is Q₂.In that case, the diagram shows

• A)the effect of a positive externality in the production of a good.
• B)the effect of a negative externality in the production of a good.
• C)the effect of an external cost imposed on a producer.
• D)the effect of an external benefit such as a subsidy granted to consumers of a good.

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Definitions:

Perfect Competitor

A hypothetical market structure in which no individual firm has any market power, allowing for an ideal level of competition where prices reflect actual costs.

Imperfect Competitor

A market participant who does not meet the conditions of perfect competition, often having some control over the price of its product or service.

MRP Schedule

A table showing the marginal revenue product (MRP) which is the additional revenue generated from using one more unit of a resource.

Perfect Competitor

A theoretical market structure where numerous small firms compete against each other and goods are perfect substitutes, leading to the inability of firms to influence prices.