Suppose That in the Market for Paper,demand Is P =

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Essay

Suppose that in the market for paper,demand is p = 100 - Q.The private marginal cost is MC^p = 10 + Q.Pollution generated during the production process creates external marginal harm equal to MC^e = Q.What specific tax would result in a competitive market producing the socially optimal quantity of paper?

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