During the Production Process Ajax Corporation Releases Pollution into the Air

question 161

Multiple Choice

During the production process Ajax Corporation releases pollution into the air. Ajax Corporation operates in a monopolistic competitive industry. Which of the following statements addresses the pollution situation?

• A) Ajax is taking advantage of asymmetric information.
• B) This is an example of a market failure and is a reason for the government to regulate the industry.
• C) The quality of the product could be improved if the amount of pollution can be reduced.
• D) This is known as the lemons problem.

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