If the Production of a Product Results in Harmful Externalities

question 72

Multiple Choice

If the production of a product results in harmful externalities, then

• A) private costs equal costs to society.
• B) all costs are being borne by the producer of the product.
• C) there is an overallocation of resources to the production of the product.
• D) there is an underallocation of resources to the production of the product.
• E) production of the product should be stopped.

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