Suppose That There Is a Negative Externality Associated with Alcohol

question 51

Multiple Choice

Suppose that there is a negative externality associated with alcohol consumption in the United States (e.g., the costs of publicly funded alcoholism treatment centers) . What will happen to the social costs of this externality if the United States eliminates all tariffs on alcohol imports?

• A) The social coasts will increase.
• B) Total social costs will not change.
• C) Total social costs will decrease.
• D) The social costs will increase but be offset by the private losses associated with increased imports as the tariffs are eliminated.

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