A negative externality exists if A. there are price controls in a market. B. the marginal private cost of producing a good or service exceeds the social cost. C. there are quantity controls in a market. D. the marginal social cost of producing a good or service exceeds the private cost.

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A negative externality exists if
 
A.
there are price controls in a market.
 
B.
the marginal private cost of producing a good or service exceeds the social cost.
 
C.
there are quantity controls in a market.
 
D.
the marginal social cost of producing a good or service exceeds the private cost.
 
 
 
 
 
 
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