An Externality Exists Whenever

question 370

Multiple Choice

An externality exists whenever

• A)the economy cannot benefit from government intervention.
• B)markets are not able to reach equilibrium.
• C)a firm sells its product in a foreign market.
• D)Bobbi engages in an activity that influences the well-being of Rosa and yet Bobbi neither pays nor receives payment for that influence.

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