Figure 4-18 Suppose There Are Several Paper Mills Producing Paper

question 72

Multiple Choice

Figure 4-18
Suppose there are several paper mills producing paper for a market. These mills, located upstream from a fishing village, discharge a large amount of wastewater into the river. The waste material affects the number of fish in the river and the use of the river for recreation and as a public water supply source. Figure 4-18 shows the paper market. Use this Figure to answer the following question(s) .
-Refer to Figure 4-18.What does S₁ represent?

• A) the market supply curve that reflects social cost
• B) the market supply curve that reflects only external cost
• C) the market supply curve that reflects only private benefit
• D) the market supply curve that reflects private cost

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Definitions:

Pollution Permits

Government-issued licenses allowing the holder to emit a certain amount of pollution; used as a regulatory tool to control and reduce environmental damage.

Pollution Levels

The concentration of pollutants in the environment, affecting air, water, and soil quality.

Marginal External Cost

The cost of producing an additional unit of a good or service that is borne by individuals other than the producer, typically not reflected in the market price.

Park Visitation Fee

A charge imposed on visitors for access to a park, used to fund conservation efforts, maintenance, and improve the visitor experience.