If It's Possible to Eliminate the Problems Created by Externalities,why

question 118

Multiple Choice

If it's possible to eliminate the problems created by externalities,why do they persist?

• A) It can be difficult to coordinate the millions of market participants.
• B) Creating a more efficient solution does not mean it will have a fair distribution of that surplus.
• C) They can be diffuse, complex, and hard to control.
• D) All of these statements are true.

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