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17 March, 22:32

The table below shows some hypothetical data on the costs associated with the use of a liter of gasoline in a European country.

Refining, distributing, and selling of gasoline all take place within this European country.

1. In euros, what is the private cost for an individual of a liter of gasoline in Europe (Ex: If your answer is 3.25 Euros then enter 3.25) ?

2. What is the social cost, in euros, of a liter of gasoline?

Cost Euros

Cost of imported oil ... 0.5

Cost of refining oil to gasoline ... 1

Cost of distributing and selling gasoline ... 0.75

Government tax ... 2.5

Cost of pollution from one liter of gasoline ... 2

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  1. 17 March, 22:55
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    1. 4.75

    2. 4.25

    Explanation:

    1. Private cost is a supplier's or producer's cost of providing goods and services without any external cost.

    Private cost:

    = Cost of imported oil + Cost of refining oil to gasoline + Cost of distributing and selling gasoline + Government tax

    = 0.50 + 1 + 0.75 + 2.50

    = 4.75

    2. Social cost is private cost plus external cost.

    Social cost:

    = Cost of imported oil + Cost of refining oil to gasoline + Cost of distributing and selling gasoline + Cost of pollution from one liter of gasoline

    = 0.5 + 1 + 0.75 + 2

    = 4.25
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