There are ten states in the democratic nation of Katlandia, and each state has ten thousand residents. Although incomes vary, each Katlandian pays a tax equal to the total cost of all government projects divided by the number of residents in the country. Currently, two states each have one army base. An army base adds $2 million to a state's local economy each year. In addition, in terms of increased security, the annual marginal benefit to Katlandia of having an additional army base is shown below. The total cost of an army base is $8 million per year.
It is socially optimal for Katlandia to have:
A. four army bases.
B. two army bases.
C. three army bases.
D. one army base.
Answer: B
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