Pollution Is an Externality, This Means

question 79

Multiple Choice

Pollution is an externality, this means

• A)the free market allows households and firms to consume a minimal amount of clean air.
• B)it is in the public interest to reduce pollution levels to zero.
• C)individuals and firms consume "free" air wastefully.
• D)the pricing system sets clean air at a high price.

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