Economics 2281 · O Level · Market failure

Market failure — practice question

The use of cars in many cities gives rise to negative externalities. The diagram illustrates the free market equilibrium $X_1$ and the socially efficient market equilibrium $X_2$. Using the diagram, which statement is correct?

  • ASocially efficient supply is $S$ and the market price $P$ is too high.
  • BSocially efficient supply is $S$ and the market price $P$ is too low.
  • CSocially efficient supply is $S_1$ and the market price $P$ is too high.
  • DSocially efficient supply is $S_1$ and the market price $P$ is too low.

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