The above figure shows the marginal social benefit, marginal private cost and marginal social cost of producing steel. If the market is competitive and unregulated, how much steel will be produced?

A) 0 tons
B) 2 tons
C) 4 tons
D) 8 tons


C

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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