Chapter 31: Q. 31.1LO (page 692)
Distinguish between private costs and social costs and understand market externalities and possible ways to correct them.
Short Answer
Social marginal costs so when customer paid all private and external cost.
Chapter 31: Q. 31.1LO (page 692)
Distinguish between private costs and social costs and understand market externalities and possible ways to correct them.
Social marginal costs so when customer paid all private and external cost.
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