Economists generally do not agree to limit the private and voluntary actions of people, but, in the case of gambling, economists will admit that gambling

A. teaches people about statistics.
B. is immoral, so it must be prohibited.
C. is fun.
D. has external costs, so regulation could be justified for that reason.


Answer: D

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