When the Costs of an Action Are Not Fully Borne

question 121

Multiple Choice

When the costs of an action are not fully borne by the two parties engaged in a transaction, this is called a(n)

• A) externality.
• B) equilibrium.
• C) property right.
• D) internal cost.

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