If We Know That the Supply Curve for Good X

question 407

Multiple Choice

If we know that the supply curve for good x fails to reflect the total cost to society of producing that good, then we know that

• A)the market for good x is characterized by an externality, but we cannot determine whether the externality is positive or negative from this fact alone.
• B)the market for good x is characterized by a positive externality.
• C)the market for good x is characterized by a negative externality.
• D)the demand curve for good x fails to reflect the value to society of that good.

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Definitions:

Null Hypothesis

The hypothesis that there is no significant difference or effect, typically the hypothesis a researcher tries to disprove.

Distribution

Describes how the values of a variable are spread or distributed across different categories or intervals.

P > .05

Indicates that the probability of obtaining the observed data under the null hypothesis exceeds 5%, typically leading to failing to reject the null hypothesis.

Null Hypothesis

A hypothesis suggesting no significant difference or effect, serving as the default assumption to be tested against the alternative hypothesis.