If an activity generates a positive externality, the government can increase total economic surplus by ________ the activity, and if an activity generates a negative externality, the government can increase total economic surplus by ________ the activity.

A. subsidizing; taxing
B. subsidizing; banning
C. publicizing; taxing
D. taxing; banning


Answer: A

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