Asked by Doreen Oduro-Nyarko on May 11, 2024

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Which statement(s) is/are TRUE about market failures? I.They arise when property rights are clearly defined.
II.They arise when information is available to all decision makers.
III.They arise when external costs are not considered in production decisions by producers.

A) I
B) I and II
C) III
D) I,II,and III

Market Failures

Situations where the allocation of goods and services by a free market is not efficient, often leading to a loss of economic value.

Property Rights

Legal rights to possess, use, and dispose of assets, including real property or intellectual property, ensuring control and economic benefits to the rights holder.

External Costs

Costs of a transaction or activity that affect parties who are not directly involved in it, such as pollution affecting the wider community.

  • Identify the circumstances leading to market failures and their effects on surplus.
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Armaan SinghMay 16, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Market failures arise when external costs are not considered in production decisions by producers. Therefore, statement III is true while statement I is false (as market failures can occur even with clearly defined property rights) and statement II is not relevant to the definition of market failures.