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Congestion pollution urban decay and similar side effects of the market system are termed_____________?

Correct answer: B. externalities

  • A. negatives
  • B. externalities
  • C. internalities
  • D. tangentials

Explanation

Pollution and congestion impose costs on people who are not fully reflected in the market transaction, making them negative externalities. Internalities are costs or benefits overlooked by the decision-maker personally.

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