Which of the following criticisms of the social cost view supports the idea that the social cost view is unjust?
a. The social cost view assumes that being required to pay for the cost of injuries will inspire manufacturers to reduce the number of accidents.
b. The social cost view requires manufacturers to pay for unforeseeable and unpreventable injuries.
c. The social cost view has increased the number of lawsuits under the strict liability claim.
d. The social cost view does not consider the standard utilitarian assumptions about the values of efficiency.
Answer: B
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