Refer to the Above Supply and Demand Graph

question 130

Multiple Choice

Refer to the above supply and demand graph. In the graph, line S is the current supply of this product, while line S₁ is the optimal supply from the society's perspective. This figure suggests that there is (are) :

• A) External benefits from the production of this product
• B) External costs in the production of this product
• C) Currently an underallocation of resources toward producing this good
• D) Positive externalities from producing the good

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