Multiple Choice
Externalities tend to keep markets from reaching a socially optimal equilibrium. Therefore, government action:
A) is always needed, because private solutions can never be attained.
B) is needed when private solutions fail to arise.
C) will be needed only to correct positive consumption externalities.
D) will be needed only to compensate consumers.
Correct Answer:
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