Foundations of Economics (8th Edition)
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Author: Robin Bade, Michael Parkin
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The option that correctly explains a commodity or service having positive externality.
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A situation in which the Marginal Social Cost is greater than the Marginal Private Cost is
a. Positive Consumption Externality
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A negative externality exists if
A.
there are price controls in a market.
B.
the marginal private cost of producing a good or service exceeds the social cost.
C.
there are quantity controls in a market.
D.
the marginal social cost of producing a good or service exceeds the private cost.
An externality is
Select one:
a. the uncompensated impact of one person's actions on the well-being of a bystander.
b. a market equilibrium tax.
c. the costs that parties incur in the process of agreeing and following through on a bargain.
d. the proposition that private parties can bargain without cost over the allocation of resources.
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