When Negative Externalities Are Present in a Market

question 214

Multiple Choice

When negative externalities are present in a market

• A)private costs will be greater than social costs.
• B)social costs will be greater than private costs.
• C)only government regulation will solve the problem.
• D)the market will not be able to reach any equilibrium.

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Definitions:

Adjusted Trial Balance

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