Suppose the Market-Equilibrium Quantity of Good X Is 5,000 Units

question 490

Multiple Choice

Suppose the market-equilibrium quantity of good x is 5,000 units and the socially-optimal quantity of good x is 4,000 units. Then

• A)the production of good x imposes external costs on society.
• B)the private value of good x exceeds the private cost of good x when 5,000 units are produced.
• C)the private cost of good x exceeds the private value of good x when 5,000 units are produced.
• D)the social cost of good x exceeds the private value of good x when 4,000 units are produced.

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Definitions:

Mean Household Income

The average income across all households.

Negative Income Tax

A government program that supplements the income of low-income working families.

Income Supplements

Financial support or assistance provided to individuals or families to help supplement their income and support their living expenses.

Medical Costs

Expenses associated with healthcare services, including treatments, medications, and consultations.