Suppose That a Vaccine Is Developed for a Highly Contagious

question 109

Multiple Choice

Suppose that a vaccine is developed for a highly contagious strain of flu. The likelihood that anyone will get this flu decreases as more people receive the vaccine. One of the demand curves below represents the private demand for the vaccine and the other represents the social demand for the vaccine. The socially optimal quantity of the vaccine is ________ doses per day.

• A)50
• B)75
• C)100
• D)125

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Definitions:

Glucose

Glucose is a simple sugar and an important energy source in living organisms, serving as a primary molecule in cellular respiration and metabolism.

Saturated Fatty Acids

Fat molecules that have no double bonds between carbon atoms because they are saturated with hydrogen atoms, typically found in animal fats and are solid at room temperature.

Unsaturated Fatty Acids

These are types of fatty acids that contain at least one double bond in the hydrocarbon chain which can lead to health benefits when consumed in moderation.

Aerobic Respiration

A process of producing cellular energy involving oxygen where glucose breaks down into carbon dioxide and water.