Suppose the actions of the producers of a good generate an external benefit which results in the actual market price of $30 and market output of 220 units. How does this outcome compare to the efficient, ideal equilibrium?
a. The efficient price would higher than $30 while the efficient output would be less than 220 units.
b. The efficient price would be higher than $30 while the efficient output would be greater than 220 units.
c. The efficient price would be lower than $30 while the efficient output would be less than 220 units.
d. The efficient price would be lower than $30 while the efficient output would be greater than 220 units.
B
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a. greater than investment. b. less than investment. c. equal to investment. d. equal to disposable income.
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a. $100 billion and the U.S. has a trade surplus. b. $100 billion and the U.S has a trade deficit. c. -$100 billion and the U.S. has a trade surplus. d. -$100 billion and the U.S. has a trade deficit.