Suppose the Marginal Social Benefit of the Last Unit of Crime

question 7

Multiple Choice

Suppose the marginal social benefit of the last unit of crime control in Metropolis is $48,500 per year while the marginal social cost of the last unit of crime control is $35,000 per year. In this instance the city should:

• A) cut back on crime control as the quantity of crime control currently exceeds the efficient level.
• B) expand crime control as the quantity of crime control is currently less than the efficient level.
• C) hire additional officers as long as the marginal social benefit associated with the marginal unit is greater than zero.
• D) hire additional officers until the marginal social benefit associated with the marginal unit is zero.

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