C. It is impossible, or very costly, to prevent an individual from consuming X.

D. Only A and C.

E. A, B and C.

37. From the graph below we can conclude that

A. Both graphs demonstrate the existence of externalities

B. Both graphs demonstrate the existence of negative externalities

C. Both graphs demonstrate the existence of positive externalities

D. Graph A demonstrates inefficiency through underproduction

E. Graph B demonstrates inefficiency through overproduction

38. Which of the following is not an example of an activity that generates an externality?

A. Bob's Car Repair Shop donates a car to charity.

B. Bob's Car Repair Shop dumps used oil in the river.

C. Bob occasionally drives while drunk.

D. Bob renovates a run-down house in the neighborhood.

E. None of the above

Use the following information for questions 39 and 40:

You are given the following demand and supply curves for a market:

D: P = 10 - QD

S: P = 2 + QS

This market has a negative externality that results in an additional cost of $2/unit for the producers. This externality is currently NOTbeing corrected in this market.

39. This market, if it does NOTcorrect for the externality, will have an equilibrium price equal to______, an equilibrium quantity equal to _______, and (too much, too little, just the right amount) of the good.

A. $6, 4 units, too much.

B. $4, 4 units, too much.

C. $8, 4 units, just the right amount.

D. $4, 6 units, too much.

E. $6, 4 units, just the right amount.

40. If we internalize this externality and have producers pay for it, the new supply curve for the producers will be:

A. P = 4 + QS.

B. P = 2 + (1/2)QS.

C. P = 6 + QS.

D. P = 2 + 2QS.

E. P = 10 - 2QS.

41. Suppose government officials have set an emissions tax to reduce pollution. Further suppose that with the emissions tax, the marginal social cost of pollution exceeds the marginal social benefit of pollution. The emissions tax is:

A. optimal.

B. too high.

C. too low.

D. need exact numbers to determine

E. none of the above.

42. Which of the following embodies most of the characteristics of a pure public good?

A. Taking the Advanced Placement economics examination

B. Street lights

C. A new family car

D. A new book

E. All of the above

43. Which of the following events would most likely lead to an increase in the price of capital services to an economy in the long run?

A. The government cuts the unemployment benefits program.

B. Increased trust in the banking sector leads more people to keep their money on bank deposits.

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