The External Marginal Cost of Producing Coal Is MC_external =

question 10

Multiple Choice

The external marginal cost of producing coal is MC_external = 8Q while the internal marginal cost is MC _internal = 6Q.The inverse demand for coal is given by P = 180 − 4Q.What is the socially efficient level of output?

• A) 10
• B) 20
• C) 15
• D) 18

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