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tsand2

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The above figure shows the market for steel ingots. At the social optimum level of output, the social producer surplus is
◦ $1,875.
◦ $3,000.
◦ $1,575.
◦ $2,500.


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The above figure shows the market for steel ingots. At the social optimum level of output, the total welfare is
◦ $2,500.
◦ $3,000.
◦ $1,875.
◦ $1,575.




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The above figure shows the market for steel ingots. If the market is competitive, then to achieve the socially optimal level of pollution, the government can
◦ institute a specific tax of $25.
◦ institute a specific tax equal to area b.
◦ outlaw the production of steel.
◦ institute a specific tax of $50.



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DelorasTo

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The above figure shows the market for steel ingots. If the market is competitive, and the government institutes a $100 specific tax on steel, then
◦ the socially optimal quantity of steel of 100 units is produced.
◦ more than the socially optimal quantity of steel is produced.
◦ less than the socially optimal quantity of steel is produced.
◦ the socially optimal quantity of steel of 50 units is produced.



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less than the socially optimal quantity of steel is produced.



 

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