Explain why an external cost leads to an over-allocation of resources to the production of a good
What will be an ideal response?
An external cost is the cost associated with the production of a good that is not borne by the seller. Rather, the cost is borne by third parties. The seller calculates the amount of the good to produce by comparing private benefits and costs. By ignoring the external costs, the seller produces more of the good than would be the case if the seller actually had to bear the full costs of production. Hence, the seller overallocates resources to the production of the good.
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What will be an ideal response?
When the price of hot dogs at the supermarket increases, the quantity demanded of hot dog buns declines. This situation describes:
a. the income elasticity of demand for hot dogs. b. the income elasticity of demand for hot dog buns. c. the price elasticity of supply for hot dogs. d. the negative cross-price elasticity of demand for hot dogs and hot dog buns. e. the positive cross-price elasticity of supply for hot dogs and hot dog buns.