Suppose the production process of a particular good creates a negative externality such as pollution. Other things being equal, would society be better off if this good were produced by a perfectly competitive market or by a monopoly? a. Society would be better off if this good were produced by a perfectly competitive market, because a perfectly competitive market responds to consumers' desires in the long run b. Society would be better off if this good were produced by a perfectly competitive market, because a perfectly competitive market will produce the quantity where Marginal Revenue equals Marginal Cost c. Society would be better off if this good were produced by a monopoly,
(J) Suppose the production process of a particular good creates a negative externality such as pollution. Other things being equal, would society be better off if this good were produced by a
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