C. Discuss a policy the government can use to correct market failures.
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- By imposing a tax on these activities, the government can internalize the external costs and incentivize firms to reduce their negative impact on society. - On the other hand, a Pigovian subsidy can be used to encourage activities that generate positive Show more…
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