Use the purple points (diamond symbol) to plot the social cost curve when the external cost is $450 per ton. Socl Cost Phate Co OOemand ve Ve QUANTITY (fons of papen The market equilibrium quantity is tons of paper, but the socially optimal quantity of paper production is tons. To create an incentive for the firm to produce the socially optimal quantity of paper, the government could impose a of per ton of paper. (edede d uop
Use the purple points (diamond symbol) to plot the social cost curve when the external cost is $450 per ton. Socl Cost Phate Co OOemand ve Ve QUANTITY (fons of papen The market equilibrium quantity is tons of paper, but the socially optimal quantity of paper production is tons. To create an incentive for the firm to produce the socially optimal quantity of paper, the government could impose a of per ton of paper. (edede d uop
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Price 150,300,450 , 600,.................1500
Quantity 0,1,2,3,4,5...

Transcribed Image Text:3. The effect of negative externalities on the optimal quantityof consumption
Consider the market for paper. Suppose that a paper factory dumps toxic waste into a nearby river,
creating a negative externality for those living downstream from the factory. Producing an
additional ton of paper imposes a constant external cost of $450 per ton. The following graph
shows the demand (private value) curve and the supply (private cost) curve for paper.
Use the purple points (diamond symbol) to plot the social cost curve when the external cost is
$450 per ton.
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