Micro Economics For Today
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The market equilibrium price will increase and output will decrease once the government makes a firm
a.externalize a positive externality.
b.externalize a negative externality.
c.internalize a negative externality.
d.internalize a positive externality.
The optimal level of output can be achieved by levying a tax on a company producing a negative externality. This should be set a level that is equal to:
a. the marginal cost of a curve
b. the social marginal cost curve
c. the difference between the social marginal cost and the firm’s marginal cost.
d. the total of the social marginal cost and the firm’s marginal cost.
What is true with market failure?
A. the market becomes more efficient in allocating the resources to its best uses
B. there is an overproduction of goods and services with positive externalities
C. there is an underproduction of goods and services with negative externalities
D. there is market concentration or less competition
E. no correct answer
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