Question: 2 . The table below shows the supply and demand conditions for a firm that will play trumpets on the streets when requested. begin

2. The table below shows the supply and demand conditions for a firm that will play trumpets on the streets when requested.
\begin{tabular}{|l|l|l|l|}
\hline Price & Quantity Demanded & Quantity Supplied & Social Cost (Supply + External Cost)\\
\hline\(\$ 30\) & 10 & 105 & 70\\
\hline\(\$ 25\) & 20 & 90 & 55\\
\hline\(\$ 20\) & 40 & 75 & 40\\
\hline\(\$ 15\) & 60 & 60 & 25\\
\hline\(\$ 10\) & 80 & 45 & 15\\
\hline\(\$ 5\) & 100 & 30 & 5\\
\hline
\end{tabular}
a. Describe the negative externality in this situation.
b. Identify the equilibrium price and quantity when we account only for private costs.
c. Why is this outcome inefficient?
d. Identify the equilibrium price and quantity if we account for social costs (also known as the socially optimal price and quantity).
2 . The table below shows the supply and demand

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