7. If producers do not consider the negative externalities associated with carbon emissions, then the market price of their goods will be_ optimal price and the quantity of their goods will be quantity. than the than the optimal a. higher, lower. b. lower, higher. c. lower, lower. d. higher, higher. None of the above answers is correct. е.

7. If producers do not consider the negative externalities associated with carbon emissions, then the market price of their goods will be_ optimal price and the quantity of their goods will be quantity. than the than the optimal a. higher, lower. b. lower, higher. c. lower, lower. d. higher, higher. None of the above answers is correct. е.

Principles of Microeconomics

7th Edition

ISBN:9781305156050

Author:N. Gregory Mankiw

Publisher:N. Gregory Mankiw

Chapter11: Public Goods And Common Resources

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