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问题如下:
Which of the following statements regarding externalities is most accurate?
选项:
A.
Externalities occur due to environmental or social factors.
B.
When externalities are positive, private costs are lower than societal costs.
C.
Internalization of externalities improves companies’ financial performance.
解释:
A is correct. Externalities can occur due to environmental factors, such as pollution, or social factors—for example, when companies fail to pay a minimum wage. When externalities are positive, private costs are higher than societal costs. When externalities are negative, private costs are lower than societal costs. Internalization of these externalities could significantly impact the costs and profits of companies’ products and services, affecting their bottom line.
B错误原因能解释一下吗?private cost是什么?