Arthur sells $100 worth of cotton to Bob. Bob turns the cotton into cloth, which he sells to Camille for $300. Camille uses the cloth to make prom dresses that she sells to Donita for $700. Donita sells the dresses for $1,200 to kids attending the prom

When dealing with negative externalities, government action is required

A) only if transactions cost are low. B) for any bargain to be successful. C) only in environmental disputes. D) only if transactions costs preclude bargaining between polluter and victim.

In the above figure, the equilibrium price of a paperback book is $6 per book and the equilibrium quantity is 3 million books. The National Literature Board convinces the government to impose a price ceiling of $3 per book

At this price, the quantity of books supplied to the market will be A) 3 million a month and will equal the quantity demanded. B) less than 3 million a month and will exceed the quantity demanded. C) less than 3 million a month and will be less than the quantity demanded. D) more than 3 million a month and will exceed the quantity demanded.