Calculate the deadweight loss associated with externality


Problem

Suppose that demand for a product is Q = 1,200 - 4P and supply is Q = -200 + 2P.

Furthermore, suppose that the marginal external damage (or cost) of this product is $8 per unit. How many more units of this product will the free market produce than is socially optimal? Calculate the deadweight loss associated with the externality.

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