Using Figure 4

question 114

Multiple Choice

Using Figure 4.2, suppose point C represents the optimal mix of public and private goods for a society.The market mechanism is likely to result in a mix of output represented by point

• A) F because the market mechanism is inefficient.
• B) B because the market mechanism tends to overproduce public goods.
• C) C because the market mechanism is efficient.
• D) D because the market mechanism tends to underproduce public goods.

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Definitions:

Epigenetics

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