Question 1

-The figure above shows the costs and benefits associated with producing paper.What is the marginal external cost when output is 6 tons?
A) $1,600
B) $1,200
C) $1,000
D) $600
E) $400

Accepted Answer

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Question 2

-The figure above shows the costs and benefits associated with producing paper.What is the unregulated competitive market level of output?
A) 0
B) 4 tons
C) 6 tons
D) More than 6 tons
E) None of the above answers is correct.

Accepted Answer

In an unregulated competitive market, the level of output is determined where marginal cost equals marginal benefit. This typically occurs at the point where the supply and demand curves intersect, which is often represented by the quantity of 6 tons in such scenarios.

Question 3

Legally established titles to ownership,use,and disposal of factors of production and goods and services,are called ________ rights.
A) government
B) pollution
C) property
D) inefficient
E) private

Accepted Answer

Property rights refer to the legally established titles to ownership, use, and disposal of factors of production and goods and services. This includes the rights of individuals and businesses to own property, to use it as they see fit, and to dispose of it as they choose. Private property rights are the foundation of a market economy and play a critical role in promoting economic growth and development. Without effective property rights, economic actors cannot make long-term investments and engage in productive activities that lead to economic growth and prosperity.

Question 4

The Coase theorem deals with the problem of pollution by
A) giving the government regulatory power over polluters.
B) making all polluters stop polluting.
C) establishing and enforcing private property rights.
D) having the government take over ownership of all polluting processes.
E) allowing the government to set the proper emission charge.

Accepted Answer

The Coase theorem suggests that if property rights are well defined and there are no transaction costs, private parties can negotiate and reach efficient solutions to externalities such as pollution without the need for government intervention. Therefore, establishing and enforcing private property rights is central to the Coase theorem. None of the other options listed are involved in the Coase theorem.

Question 5

The Coase theorem states that
A) the level of pollution should be equal to zero to maximize social net benefit.
B) profit making producers pollute because they are forced to.
C) the efficient level of output is where marginal external cost equals marginal external benefit.
D) if property rights exist and transactions costs are low, private transactions are efficient.
E) the best way to limit pollution is by taxing producers who pollute.

Accepted Answer

The Coase theorem states that if property rights exist and transactions costs are low, private transactions between parties will efficiently allocate resources, including pollution. Therefore, option D is the correct answer. Option A is incorrect because complete elimination of pollution may not be feasible or economically efficient. Option B is incorrect because producers may choose to pollute to maximize profits. Option C is incorrect because it refers to the efficient level of output, not the allocation of resources. Option E is incorrect because taxing polluters is not always the most efficient solution; private transactions can allocate resources more efficiently.

Question 6

The proposition that if property rights exist and are enforced,then private transactions are efficient is referred to as the
A) Coase theorem.
B) property rights theorem.
C) pollution rights theorem.
D) emission rights theorem.
E) private-market efficiency theorem.

Accepted Answer

The proposition that if property rights exist and are enforced, then private transactions are efficient is known as the Coase theorem, named after economist Ronald Coase. The theorem suggests that in the absence of transaction costs, private bargaining will lead to an efficient allocation of resources, regardless of how property rights are initially assigned.

Question 7

One reason why property rights help achieve an efficient level of pollution is because property rights
A) force the marginal private cost to equal the marginal social cost.
B) force the marginal social cost to zero.
C) force the marginal external cost to a lower level than marginal private cost.
D) eliminate marginal private costs.
E) change the marginal external cost so that they are equal to the marginal social benefit.

Accepted Answer

Property rights give individuals the right to use their property or resources as they see fit, subject to government regulations. With regards to pollution, property rights enable individuals to internalize the external costs they impose on others by polluting. This means that individuals must take into account the full costs of their actions, including the costs they impose on others, and adjust their behavior accordingly. By doing so, property rights incentivize individuals to reduce their pollution to a level where the marginal private cost (the cost of their own actions) equals the marginal social cost (the costs imposed on others), achieving an efficient level of pollution.

Question 8

-The figure above shows the marginal social cost curve of generating electricity and the marginal private cost curve.The marginal external cost when 200 billion kilowatt hours are produced is
A) 0¢ per kilowatt.
B) 10¢ per kilowatt.
C) 20¢ per kilowatt.
D) 15¢ per kilowatt.
E) 5¢ per kilowatt.

Accepted Answer

The marginal external cost is the difference between the marginal social cost and the marginal private cost. At 200 billion kilowatt hours, if the marginal social cost is higher than the marginal private cost by 10¢ per kilowatt, then the marginal external cost is 10¢ per kilowatt.

Question 9

-The figure above illustrates the marginal private cost and the marginal social cost to the city of Seattle for each rock concert that is offered.It also illustrates the marginal benefit.There is no external benefit.If the city of Seattle puts on 5 concerts per year,then the marginal benefit will
A) exceed the marginal social cost.
B) equal the marginal private cost.
C) be less than the marginal social cost.
D) will equal the marginal social cost.
E) None of the above answers is correct.

Accepted Answer

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Question 10

-The table above shows information about the costs and benefits of a steel smelter that pollutes the air of a city.If the marginal external cost is $10 per ton at every quantity of steel produced,the equilibrium quantity when the steel industry is unregulated is ________ tons per week.
A) 5
B) 15
C) 20
D) 25
E) 10

Accepted Answer

The equilibrium quantity when the steel industry is unregulated is determined by the intersection of the supply and demand curves, ignoring the external costs. The marginal external cost does not affect the equilibrium quantity in an unregulated market because it is not considered by the private market participants.

Question 11

-The figure above shows the marginal social cost curve of generating electricity and the marginal private cost curve.The marginal cost paid by the producers and everyone else in society when 200 billion kilowatt hours are produced is
A) 0¢ per kilowatt.
B) 10¢ per kilowatt.
C) 20¢ per kilowatt.
D) 15¢ per kilowatt.
E) 5¢ per kilowatt.

Accepted Answer

The marginal social cost curve represents the total cost to society, including externalities, while the marginal private cost curve represents the cost to producers. At 200 billion kilowatt hours, the marginal social cost is 20¢ per kilowatt.

Question 12

Legally established titles to the ownership,use,and disposal of factors of production are referred to as
A) property rights.
B) Coase rights.
C) pollution rights.
D) emission rights.
E) price-setting rights.

Accepted Answer

Legally established titles to the ownership, use, and disposal of factors of production are referred to as property rights. These rights give individuals and businesses the ability to control and make decisions regarding their property. This is a key aspect of a market economy as it encourages individuals to invest in and utilize their resources to maximize their own self-interest, which ultimately benefits the overall economy.

Question 13

-The figure above shows the marginal social cost curve of generating electricity and the marginal private cost curve.The marginal cost paid by the producers and everyone else in society when 100 billion kilowatt hours are produced is
A) 0¢ per kilowatt.
B) 5¢ per kilowatt.
C) 10¢ per kilowatt.
D) 20¢ per kilowatt.
E) 15¢ per kilowatt.

Accepted Answer

The marginal social cost curve represents the total cost to society, including externalities, while the marginal private cost curve represents the cost to producers. At 100 billion kilowatt hours, the marginal social cost is 10¢ per kilowatt.

Question 14

If transactions costs are low,then assigning property rights in a market with external costs
i.increases the deadweight loss.
ii.means private transactions are efficient.
iii.means that only consumers must pay the external costs.
A) i only
B) ii only
C) ii and iii
D) i and iii
E) i and ii

Accepted Answer

When transactions costs are low, assigning property rights in a market with external costs would mean that private transactions are efficient. This is because it is easier for parties to negotiate and enforce voluntary agreements. However, assigning property rights does not necessarily mean that only consumers must pay the external costs, as the costs could still be shared among market participants depending on the specific circumstances. Therefore, option iii is not a correct choice. Additionally, assigning property rights in a market with external costs does not increase the deadweight loss, but rather reduces it as it can lead to more efficient use of resources. Therefore, option i is also not a correct choice.

Question 15

If a producer must pay the cost of his or her pollution because property rights have been assigned,then
A) pollution will be completely eliminated.
B) the supply curve will shift rightward as the new costs are added.
C) the supply curve will shift leftward as the new costs are added.
D) consumers will now consume more of the good because the external costs are reduced.
E) there is no longer any marginal benefit from the good or service being produced.

Accepted Answer

When producers have to pay for the cost of their pollution, the overall cost of production will increase. This will lead to a decrease in supply, causing the supply curve to shift leftward. As a result, the equilibrium price will rise, and the quantity demanded will decrease. Therefore, assigning property rights for pollution can help to reduce pollution levels, but it may also lead to higher prices for goods and services.

Question 16

-The figure above shows the marginal social cost curve of generating electricity and the marginal private cost curve.The marginal cost borne by producers when 200 billion kilowatt hours are produced is
A) 0¢ per kilowatt.
B) 10¢ per kilowatt.
C) 20¢ per kilowatt.
D) 15¢ per kilowatt.
E) 5¢ per kilowatt.

Accepted Answer

The marginal private cost curve represents the cost borne by producers. At 200 billion kilowatt hours, the marginal private cost is 10¢ per kilowatt.

Question 17

-The figure above shows the costs and benefits associated with producing paper.What is the efficient level of output?
A) 0
B) 4 tons
C) 6 tons
D) More than 6 tons
E) None of the above answers is correct.

Accepted Answer

The efficient level of output is where the marginal cost of production equals the marginal benefit. Without seeing the figure, the question implies that at 4 tons, these two factors are equal, making it the efficient level of output.

Question 18

-The table above shows information about the costs and benefits of a steel smelter that pollutes the air of a city.The market is efficient when the quantity of steel produced is ________ tons per week.
A) 5
B) 10
C) 15
D) 20
E) 25

Accepted Answer

In a market, efficiency is achieved when the marginal cost (MC) of production equals the marginal benefit (MB) to society. Without the specific numbers from the table, we can't calculate the exact point of efficiency. However, the principle is that at the efficient quantity, the additional cost of producing one more unit (including external costs like pollution) is equal to the additional benefit that one more unit provides to society. Since we can't see the table, the correct answer is based on the principle that the market is efficient where MC = MB, which typically occurs at a medium level of production, not at the extremes. Hence, without specific data, a middle value like 15 tons per week (option C) is a plausible guess for where this balance might occur.

Question 19

-The figure above shows the marginal social cost curve of generating electricity and the marginal private cost curve.The marginal external cost when 100 billion kilowatt hours are produced is
A) 0¢ per kilowatt.
B) 5¢ per kilowatt.
C) 10¢ per kilowatt.
D) 15¢ per kilowatt.
E) 20¢ per kilowatt.

Accepted Answer

The marginal external cost is the difference between the marginal social cost and the marginal private cost. At 100 billion kilowatt hours, if the marginal social cost is higher than the marginal private cost by 5¢ per kilowatt, then the marginal external cost is 5¢ per kilowatt.

Question 20

-The figure above illustrates the marginal private cost and the marginal social cost to the city of Seattle for each rock concert that is offered.It also illustrates the marginal private benefit.There is no external benefit.The efficient number of concerts in Seattle is
A) 0.
B) 5.
C) 10.
D) 20.
E) 15.

Accepted Answer

The efficient number of concerts occurs where the marginal social cost equals the marginal private benefit. Since there is no external benefit, the marginal social cost is the relevant cost to consider.

Quiz 10: Externalities

-The figure above shows the costs and benefits associated with producing paper.What is the marginal external cost when output is 6 tons?

-The figure above shows the costs and benefits associated with producing paper.What is the unregulated competitive market level of output?

Legally established titles to ownership,use,and disposal of factors of production and goods and services,are called ________ rights.

The Coase theorem deals with the problem of pollution by

The Coase theorem states that

The proposition that if property rights exist and are enforced,then private transactions are efficient is referred to as the

One reason why property rights help achieve an efficient level of pollution is because property rights

-The figure above shows the marginal social cost curve of generating electricity and the marginal private cost curve.The marginal external cost when 200 billion kilowatt hours are produced is

-The figure above illustrates the marginal private cost and the marginal social cost to the city of Seattle for each rock concert that is offered.It also illustrates the marginal benefit.There is no external benefit.If the city of Seattle puts on 5 concerts per year,then the marginal benefit will

-The table above shows information about the costs and benefits of a steel smelter that pollutes the air of a city.If the marginal external cost is $10 per ton at every quantity of steel produced,the equilibrium quantity when the steel industry is unregulated is ________ tons per week.

-The figure above shows the marginal social cost curve of generating electricity and the marginal private cost curve.The marginal cost paid by the producers and everyone else in society when 200 billion kilowatt hours are produced is

Legally established titles to the ownership,use,and disposal of factors of production are referred to as

-The figure above shows the marginal social cost curve of generating electricity and the marginal private cost curve.The marginal cost paid by the producers and everyone else in society when 100 billion kilowatt hours are produced is

If transactions costs are low,then assigning property rights in a market with external costs i.increases the deadweight loss. ii.means private transactions are efficient. iii.means that only consumers must pay the external costs.

If a producer must pay the cost of his or her pollution because property rights have been assigned,then

-The figure above shows the marginal social cost curve of generating electricity and the marginal private cost curve.The marginal cost borne by producers when 200 billion kilowatt hours are produced is

-The figure above shows the costs and benefits associated with producing paper.What is the efficient level of output?

-The table above shows information about the costs and benefits of a steel smelter that pollutes the air of a city.The market is efficient when the quantity of steel produced is ________ tons per week.

-The figure above shows the marginal social cost curve of generating electricity and the marginal private cost curve.The marginal external cost when 100 billion kilowatt hours are produced is

-The figure above illustrates the marginal private cost and the marginal social cost to the city of Seattle for each rock concert that is offered.It also illustrates the marginal private benefit.There is no external benefit.The efficient number of concerts in Seattle is