Question 1
If a profit-maximizing competitive firm ________ compensate society for a negative externality, the firm will choose to produce where price equals marginal cost.
◦ does not have to
◦ is pressured to
◦ voluntarily chooses to
◦ is legally bound to
Question 2
If firms have to account for external costs of production, then marginal social cost
◦ equals marginal cost.
◦ is less than marginal cost.
◦ is greater than marginal cost.
◦ is zero.