Where pollution is concerned, if an automobile driver considers only the internal costs of his actions, he is apt to

A) use resources very carefully and in small quantities.
B) garage his car and drive very seldom.
C) be making a positive contribution to the greater community.
D) drive too much and use up more scarce resources than he would if he had to cover all his costs.


Answer: D

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