The total cost to society of producing an additional unit of a good or service is the marginal
A. damage cost.
B. social cost.
C. private cost.
D. external cost.
Answer: B
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What will be an ideal response?
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Industry X, which is perfectly competitive, is in long-run equilibrium. Assume a new law is passed that requires employers in industry X to provide health insurance to previously uninsured employees
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