When a Negative Externality Exists, the Private Market Produces

question 255

Multiple Choice

When a negative externality exists, the private market produces

• A)more than the economically efficient output level.
• B)less than the economically efficient output level.
• C)products at a low opportunity cost.
• D)products at a high opportunity cost.

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Definitions:

Geometric Average

The geometric average is a method of calculating the mean that mitigates the impact of extreme values in a data set, commonly used in calculating investment returns.

Historical Record

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