Suppose That Steve and Susie Each Perceive $200 of Marginal

question 188

Multiple Choice

Suppose that Steve and Susie each perceive $200 of marginal benefit from a proposed new park, whereas Elizabeth perceives $800. If the proposed tax levied on each for the park would be $300, a majority vote will

• A)defeat this project and resources will be underallocated to it.
• B)defeat this project and resources will be efficiently allocated.
• C)pass this project and resources will be underallocated to it.
• D)pass this project and resources will be overallocated to it.

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