The Commons Problem arises because
A) firms don't maximize profits.
B) social and private incentives are not aligned and property rights are missing.
C) social cost equals private cost and property rights are missing.
D) social benefit equals private benefit and property rights are missing.
B
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a) Barter b) Medium of exchange c) Unit of account d) Store of value
Refer to the information provided in Figure 15.5 below to answer the question(s) that follow. 
Figure 15.5 Refer to Figure 15.5. If the Custom Sweater Shop is monopolistically competitive, what is the maximum level of average variable cost that would lead to the firm continuing to operate at the profit-maximizing level in the short run?
A. $50 B. $40 C. $46 D. The firm would continue to operate regardless of the level of variable costs.