One Reason That Private Solutions to Externalities Do Not Always

question 201

Multiple Choice

One reason that private solutions to externalities do not always work is that

• A)government intervention negates the benefits of positive externalities.
• B)some people benefit from externalities.
• C)interested parties incur costs in the bargaining process.
• D)charities are not well organized.

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