When a Negative Externality Is Present in a Market,when a Tax

question 83

Multiple Choice

When a negative externality is present in a market,when a tax is imposed,it is:

• A)efficient,because the net benefit of buying another unit is zero for all market participants.
• B)inefficient,because the net benefit of buying another unit is zero for all market participants.
• C)efficient,because the government mandates the efficient quantity without regard for net benefits.
• D)inefficient,because the government mandates the efficient quantity without regard for net benefits.

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