If we know that the demand curve for good x fails to reflect the total value to society of that good, then we know that a. the market for good x is characterized by an externality, but we cannot determine whether the externality is positive or negative from this fact alone. b. the market for good x is characterized by a negative externality. c. the supply curve for good x fails to reflect the cost to society of producing that good. d. the market for good x is characterized by a positive externality.
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