If Paul Improves the Landscape of the House by Planting

question 75

Multiple Choice

If Paul improves the landscape of the house by planting new grass,trimming the trees,and adding a fence,making the value of his house go up,which the following will happen?

• A) Paul will be less happy because of the money he spent on his improvements.
• B) The neighbors will receive external benefits.
• C) The neighbors will also be forced to improve their houses.
• D) The marginal social benefit will be less than the marginal cost.

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