Refer to Figure 10-2. At Q3, how does a consumer value the cost of the product? The marginal consumer values this product less than the social cost of producing it. Every consumer values this product less than the social cost of producing it. The cost to society is equal to the value to society. The marginal consumer values this product more than the private cost.

Refer to Figure 10-2. At Q3, how does a consumer value the cost of the product? The marginal consumer values this product less than the social cost of producing it. Every consumer values this product less than the social cost of producing it. The cost to society is equal to the value to society. The marginal consumer values this product more than the private cost.

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Chapter1: Making Economics Decisions

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