Discuss why, under each of these circumstances, a social cost-benefit analysis might differ from a private cost-benefit

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Discuss why, under each of these circumstances, a social cost-benefit analysis might differ from a private cost-benefit analysis:
a. The unemployment rate is 10 percent.
b. The government has imposed a tariff on the importation of textiles.
c. The government has imposed a quota on the importation of oil.
d. The government has imposed a tax on interest income.
e. The government has imposed price controls on natural gas.
f. The government has regulated airlines, so prices exceed the competitive levels.

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Economics Of The Public Sector

ISBN: 9780393925227

4th Edition

Authors: Joseph E. Stiglitz, Jay K. Rosengard

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