Suppose the Market for Oranges Is Perfectly Competitive and Unregulated

question 8

Multiple Choice

Suppose the market for oranges is perfectly competitive and unregulated.Suppose also that the chemicals used to keep the oranges insect-free damage the environment by an estimated $1 per bushel of oranges.Suppose Q_D = 1000 - 100P and Q_S = -100 + 100P.The "optimal" amount of environmental damage would be

• A) $0
• B) $400
• C) $450
• D) $500

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