A negative externality (that has not been internalized) causes the ?
Correct answer: D. equilibrium quantity to exceed the optimal quantity
- A. optimal quantity to exceed the equilibrium quantity.
- B. equilibrium quantity to be either above or below the optimal quantity
- C. equilibrium quantity to equal the optimal quantity
- D. equilibrium quantity to exceed the optimal quantity
Explanation
A negative externality makes social marginal cost greater than private marginal cost, so the unregulated market produces more than the socially efficient quantity. Therefore, equilibrium quantity exceeds optimal quantity.
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