When Pollution (A Negative Externality)is Created by Firms,which of the Following

question 40

Multiple Choice

When pollution (a negative externality) is created by firms,which of the following is NOT a valid way for the government to restore the social optimum?

• A) require firms to install pollution-abatement equipment
• B) require firms to change production techniques to reduce emissions
• C) levy a tax on the production of the good
• D) require firms to pay for the environmental damage they create
• E) offer a subsidy to firms to reduce their production costs

Differentiate between monopsony, monopoly, bilateral monopoly, and oligopsony market structures.

Identify the effects of changes in market conditions (e.g., supply and demand elasticity, market supply shifts) on monopsony outcomes.

Examine regulatory effects and antitrust laws on monopolies and their impact on pricing and competition.

Analyze the dynamics of monopoly pricing, including demand elasticity and marginal cost considerations.

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