Multiple Choice
It is socially optimal to hire an additional police officer if:
A) the marginal benefit of doing so is positive.
B) hiring an additional police officer reduces crime.
C) the marginal benefit of doing so is greater than the marginal cost.
D) the marginal benefit of hiring a police officer is decreasing.
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