Refer to A Negative Externality Problem. Suppose there is no attempt to internalize the externality. Pigovian analysis indicates that the externality creates a deadweight loss equal to

Demand for a good is given by Q = 100 - P. The private marginal cost of production is MCP = 10 + Q. There is a $10 per unit negative production externality in this situation.

a. $0
b. $25
c. $50
d. $100


b. $25

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