When Negative Externalities Are Present in a Market

question 71

Multiple Choice

When negative externalities are present in a market:

• A)individuals are not taking into account all the costs associated with their market choices.
• B)society bears part of the cost of private transactions.
• C)production and consumption are above the socially optimal level.
• D)All of these are true.

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