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When Marginal Private Cost Is Less Than Marginal Social Cost

Question 45

Question 45

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When marginal private cost is less than marginal social cost,


A) a public good exists.
B) a negative externality exists.
C) a positive externality exists.
D) negative economic profits are made.

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