Suppose That a Steel Factory Emits a Certain Amount of Air

question 299

Multiple Choice

Suppose that a steel factory emits a certain amount of air pollution, which constitutes a negative externality. If the market does not internalize the externality,

• A)the supply curve would adequately reflect the marginal social cost of production.
• B)consumers will be required to pay a higher price for steel than they would have if the externality were internalized.
• C)the market equilibrium quantity will not be the socially optimal quantity.
• D)producers will produce less steel than they otherwise would if the externality were internalized.

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Definitions:

Overapplied Overhead

When the overhead costs allocated for manufacturing are higher than the actual overhead expenditures.

Manufacturing Overhead

All manufacturing costs excluding direct materials and direct labor, such as utilities, depreciation, and salary of supervisors.

Current Month

Refers to the ongoing or present month, in the context of financial or operational reporting.

Underapplied Overhead

A situation where the allocated manufacturing overhead costs are less than the actual overhead expenses incurred.