When negative externalities exist in a market, if the producers are forced to pay a Pigouvian tax then:

A. those who interact in the market will gain surplus.
B. producers will gain surplus.
C. those who do not interact in the market but are affected by the externality will lose surplus.
D. those who interact in the market will lose surplus.


Answer: D

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