If it's possible to eliminate the problems created by externalities, why do they persist?

A. Correcting externalities would always reduce total surplus.
B. It is difficult to measure external benefits and costs.
C. The benefits of correcting the externalities generally exceed the costs.
D. None of these statements is true.


B. It is difficult to measure external benefits and costs.

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