Figure 10-13

question 181

Multiple Choice

Figure 10-13. On the graph, Q represents the quantity of plastics and P represents the price of plastics.
-Refer to Figure 10-13. If 250 units of plastics are produced and consumed, then the

• A)social optimum has been reached.
• B)market equilibrium has been reached.
• C)negative externality associated with plastics has been eliminated.
• D)positive externality associated with plastics has been eliminated.

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