What Can We Do to Deal with the Externalities Associated

question 87

Multiple Choice

What can we do to deal with the externalities associated with public goods and common resources

• A)Private markets will lead to an efficient allocation of resources.
• B)Government intervention can potentially raise economic well-being.
• C)Private markets will correct for the gain or loss to consumer surplus.
• D)Government intervention can completely eliminate the free-rider problem.

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Definitions:

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Reaction Function

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