-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.

Question

-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.

Quizplus · 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.

-The Figure Above Shows the Marginal Social Cost Curve of Generating