Assume That Production of a Good Imposes External Costs on Others

question 217

Multiple Choice

Assume that production of a good imposes external costs on others. The equilibrium price will be ____ and the equilibrium quantity ____ for efficient resource allocation.

• A)​too high; too high.
• B)​too high; too low.
• C)​too low; too high.
• D)​too low, too low.

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Definitions:

Consolidated Common Stock

Represents the aggregation of common stock of a parent company and its subsidiaries, shown in the consolidated financial statements.

Acquisition Transaction

An acquisition transaction involves one company purchasing most or all of another company's shares to gain control of that company.

Common Stock

A type of equity security that represents ownership in a corporation, entitling the holder to a share of the company's profits through dividends and/or capital appreciation.

Par Value

A nominal value assigned to share certificates of a company, which has no impact on market value but may affect legal capital.