National Public Radio (NPR) is a public good. The cost (supply) of each "unit" of NPR is P=2. Derek's valuation for each unit of NPR (demand) is given by Pp-10-Q, and Kim's valuation is given by PK=4-0.25Q. The total social valuation (demand) of NPR is Ps= The socially optimal amount of NPR is units. Without intervention, the private market would lead to an Q. of NPR.

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National Public Radio (NPR) is a public good. The cost (supply) of each "unit" of NPR is P=2. Derek's valuation for each
unit of NPR (demand) is given by PD-10-Q, and Kim's valuation is given by PK-4-0.25Q.
The total social valuation (demand) of NPR is Ps=
The socially optimal amount of NPR is
units.
Without intervention, the private market would lead to an
Q.
of NPR.
Transcribed Image Text:National Public Radio (NPR) is a public good. The cost (supply) of each "unit" of NPR is P=2. Derek's valuation for each unit of NPR (demand) is given by PD-10-Q, and Kim's valuation is given by PK-4-0.25Q. The total social valuation (demand) of NPR is Ps= The socially optimal amount of NPR is units. Without intervention, the private market would lead to an Q. of NPR.
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