Figure 11.6 Suppose there are several paper mills producing paper for a market. These mills, located upstream from a fishing village, discharge a large amount of wastewater into the river. The waste material affects the number of fish in the river, and the use of the river for recreation and as a public water supply source. Figure 11.6 shows the paper market. Use this Figure to answer the following question(s) .
-Refer to Figure 11.6.What does S₂ represent?

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Figure 11.6

Suppose there are several paper mills producing paper for a market. These mills, located upstream from a fishing village, discharge a large amount of wastewater into the river. The waste material affects the number of fish in the river, and the use of the river for recreation and as a public water supply source. Figure 11.6 shows the paper market. Use this Figure to answer the following question(s) .
-Refer to Figure 11.6.What does S₂ represent?

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S₂ represents the market supply curve that reflects social cost, which includes both private and external costs.

Figure 116 Suppose There Are Several Paper Mills Producing Paper