Refer to the above figure. The market equilibrium quantity is Q1. Point Q2 represents the optimal amount of production. This indicates that there is

A. a positive externality.
B. a negative externality.
C. regressive taxation of the product.
D. a public good which should be produced.

Answer: A

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