Suppose the Production of Widgets Generates Negative Externalities but No

question 56

Multiple Choice

Suppose the production of widgets generates negative externalities but no positive externalities.If widget producers suddenly had to pay the true marginal cost of their product for every unit they produced,including all externalities,producers would

• A) produce more than the current level of output.
• B) produce and sell at a lower price than before.
• C) produce less than the current level of output.
• D) have less of an incentive to control their pollution output.

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