In the Following Figure, the First Panel Shows a Market

question 98

Multiple Choice

In the following figure, the first panel shows a market situation prior to regulation and the second panel shows the effects of regulation. Figure 12.2 In the figure,
D: Demand curve for automobiles
S₁: Supply curve of automobiles prior to regulation
S₂: Supply curve of automobiles after regulation
FG: Clean up cost per unit
According to Figure 12.2, the total clean up cost after the regulation is:

• A)area 0FIQ₂.
• B)area 0FGQ₁.
• C)area BEC.
• D)area BEP₁.
• E)area BEGF.

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