Multiple Choice
Why are externalities considered a cause of market failure?
A) Because decision makers become overly concerned about the impact of their actions on bystanders.
B) Because they lead to suboptimal outcomes.
C) Because they make markets so competitive that profits disappear.
D) Because they always cause a net loss in welfare.
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