Suppose that the following graph shows a free market equilibrium, with QE as the equilibrium quantity. Supply Demand QUANTITY For an output level exactly at Qe, the value of a unit to a buyer is the cost of a unit to a seller. Suppose a firm that produces for this market is able to dump toxic chemicals into a river next to its factory, which poisons wildlife and harms the health of nearby residents who have no business with the company. This scenario is characterized by , which is an example of PRICE

Suppose that the following graph shows a free market equilibrium, with QE as the equilibrium quantity. Supply Demand QUANTITY For an output level exactly at Qe, the value of a unit to a buyer is the cost of a unit to a seller. Suppose a firm that produces for this market is able to dump toxic chemicals into a river next to its factory, which poisons wildlife and harms the health of nearby residents who have no business with the company. This scenario is characterized by , which is an example of PRICE

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