The external marginal cost of producing coal is MCexternal = 6Q while the internal marginal cost is MCinternal = 4Q. The inverse demand for coal is given by P = 120 ? 2Q. What is the socially efficient level of output?

A. 10
B. 15
C. 20
D. 8


Answer: A

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