Suppose That an MBA Degree Creates No Externality Because the Benefits

question 377

Multiple Choice

Suppose that an MBA degree creates no externality because the benefits of an MBA are internalized by the student in the form of higher wages. If there are no government subsidies for MBAs, then which of the following statements is correct?

• A)The equilibrium quantity of MBAs will equal the socially optimal quantity of MBAs.
• B)The equilibrium quantity of MBAs will be greater than the socially optimal quantity of MBAs.
• C)The equilibrium quantity of MBAs will be less than the socially optimal quantity of MBAs.
• D)There is not enough information to answer the question.

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Definitions:

Expected Monetary Value

A calculated average of possible outcomes, where each outcome is weighted by its probability of occurrence and its monetary impact.

Optimal Act

The most efficient or effective action to achieve a desired outcome or goal.

Posterior Probabilities

The probabilities that are computed after taking into account known or observed evidence, often used in Bayesian statistics.

Prior Probabilities

Prior probabilities are the initial estimations of the likelihood of an event, based on existing knowledge before any new evidence is taken into account.