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Assume That a Government Is Considering a New Social Program

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Assume that a government is considering a new social program and may choose to include in this program any number of four progressively larger projects. The marginal cost and the marginal benefits of each of the four projects are given in the table. Assume that a government is considering a new social program and may choose to include in this program any number of four progressively larger projects. The marginal cost and the marginal benefits of each of the four projects are given in the table.   Refer to the above table and information. What project should the government select to achieve the maximum net benefit? A)  A B)  B C)  C D)  D Refer to the above table and information. What project should the government select to achieve the maximum net benefit?


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