Which of the following is NOT a type of market failure? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following is NOT a type of market failure?
A. Public goods
B. Perfect competition
C. Asymmetric information
D. Externalities
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Market failure occurs when free markets fail to allocate resources efficiently. Causes include externalities, public goods, asymmetric information and monopoly power. Perfect competition is an ideal, not a failure.

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Correct Answer: Option D


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Correct Answer: Option A


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Correct Answer: Option A


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