In the context of market failure, externalities lead to:
A. Perfect competition
B. Efficient market outcomes
C. Divergence between private and social costs or benefits
D. Zero role for government intervention
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Externalities cause a divergence between private and social costs (or benefits), leading to over- or under-production relative to the socially optimal level.
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