Suppose electricity generates a negative externality in production If​ so, then   A. the marginal social cost of electricity is less than the marginal private cost .   B. the marginal social cost of electricity equals the marginal private cost .   C. the marginal social benefit of electricity is less than the marginal private benefit .   D. the marginal social cost of electricity equals the marginal social benefit.   E. the marginal social cost of electricity is greater than the marginal private cost.

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