If a Firm Is Not Forced to Pay for External

question 239

Multiple Choice

If a firm is not forced to pay for external costs, it will

• A) continue to overproduce the good.
• B) continue to under produce the good.
• C) request a subsidy from the government.
• D) raise prices.

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Definitions:

Mesozoic Layers

Stratified layers of rock that were formed during the Mesozoic Era, which spans from about 252 to 66 million years ago, encompassing the Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous periods.

Dinosaur Fossils

Remains or traces of dinosaurs preserved in rock.

First Reptiles

Earliest forms of reptiles, marking the origin and evolution of reptilian species on Earth.

Jawed Fishes

Vertebrates possessing a jawbone, including most modern fish species, enabling varied diets and ecological niches.