When the Market for Product X Includes a Negative Externality

question 18

Multiple Choice

When the market for product X includes a negative externality,:

• A)marginal social cost exceeds marginal private cost.
• B)marginal private cost exceeds marginal social cost.
• C)marginal social benefit exceeds marginal private benefit.
• D)marginal private benefit exceeds marginal social benefit.

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Definitions:

Purely Competitive

Characterizes a theoretical market structure emphasizing perfect competition, where numerous small firms face no barriers to entering or exiting the market.

Long Run

A period in which all inputs, including capital, are variable, allowing firms to adjust all factors of production.

Underallocation Of Resources

A situation where resources are not optimally distributed, often leading to inefficiencies and missed opportunities in the market.

Purely Competitive

A market structure characterized by many buyers and sellers, homogeneous products, and the freedom of entry and exit, resulting in firms being price takers.