Table 28.2  Firm AFirm BFirm CFirm DExternal Costs$0$________175$________Private Costs400250175200Social Costs________350$________250In Table 28.2, which firm has the greatest difference between social and private costs?

A. Firm A.
B. Firm B.
C. Firm C.
D. Firm D.


Answer: C

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