The market for plasticans is perfectly competitive. Market Supply is given by Q=3P and Market Demand is given by Q=392-2P. Each extra unit of plastican produced creates a positive externality of $9. What is the efficient quantity? Enter a number only.

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The market for plasticans is perfectly competitive. Market Supply is given by Q=3P and
Market Demand is given by Q=392-2P. Each extra unit of plastican produced creates a
positive externality of $9. What is the efficient quantity? Enter a number only.
Transcribed Image Text:The market for plasticans is perfectly competitive. Market Supply is given by Q=3P and Market Demand is given by Q=392-2P. Each extra unit of plastican produced creates a positive externality of $9. What is the efficient quantity? Enter a number only.
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