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8. (11 point.) A factory produces gadgets and generates pollution that causes $50 worth of
damage per unit produced. The marginal private cost (MPC) of producing a gadget is given
by the equation MPC = 20 + 0.5Q, where Q is the quantity of gadgets produced. The
demand for gadgets is given by P = 100-Q, where P is the per-unit price of gadgets.
Calculate the socially optimal quantity of gadgets produced.
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Transcribed Image Text:8. (11 point.) A factory produces gadgets and generates pollution that causes $50 worth of damage per unit produced. The marginal private cost (MPC) of producing a gadget is given by the equation MPC = 20 + 0.5Q, where Q is the quantity of gadgets produced. The demand for gadgets is given by P = 100-Q, where P is the per-unit price of gadgets. Calculate the socially optimal quantity of gadgets produced.
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