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question 67

Multiple Choice

Your state is considering enacting a law requiring that all motorcycle operators and their passengers wear a helmet.Motorcyclists vary in the degree to which they value being able to ride helmet-less and in the extent to which they value the safety provided by a helmet.
If ___ external costs are incurred if a cyclist is involved in an accident,the optimal level of helmet wearing will be ___ provided by private markets.

• A)zero;efficiently
• B)zero;under
• C)substantial;efficiently
• D)substantial;over

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