When production of a good results in an external cost, the unregulated competitive market equilibrium is inefficient because ________.
A) MSC = MC
B) MSC = MB
C) MSC > MB
D) MSC < MB
E) MSC is undefined
Question 2
When a shortage of a goods leads to a price increase, its price usually rises because
A) Americans are committed to capitalism.
B) most people are better off if it does.
C) sellers can benefit by raising their prices.
D) higher prices lead to scarce goods being allocated most efficiently.