If Market Signals Result in Pollution Beyond the Optimal Level

question 124

Multiple Choice

If market signals result in pollution beyond the optimal level, then

• A) The economy experiences government failure.
• B) A laissez faire approach will reduce the level of pollution.
• C) The market mechanism has failed to achieve social efficiency.
• D) The government is allocating resources inefficiently.

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