Environmental regulations like the Clean Air Act (1970) are based on the economic concept that:
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Correct answer: Market prices do not always account for 'externalities' like pollution
Economists argue that pollution is an 'externality'—a cost of production not paid by the producer or consumer. Regulation is used to force companies to internalize these costs, protecting public health and the environment where the market fails.
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