If the Production of a Good Generates a Negative Externality

question 91

Multiple Choice

If the production of a good generates a negative externality, then at the market equilibrium quantity, the marginal cost to society of another unit of the good will be:

• A)less than the marginal benefit of another unit.
• B)greater than the marginal benefit of another unit.
• C)equal to the marginal benefit of another unit.
• D)negative due to the external cost.

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Definitions:

Prezygotic Isolation

Reproductive barriers that occur before fertilization, preventing species from interbreeding and producing hybrid offspring.

Mechanical Isolation

A form of reproductive isolation where differences in the size and shape of reproductive organs prevent mating between species.

Mating Structures

Physical or behavioral adaptations that facilitate reproduction, which may include specific body parts or complex courtship behaviors.

Sexual Isolation

A form of reproductive isolation where differences in mating rituals, timings, or preferences prevent members of different species or populations from interbreeding.