Direct regulation is inefficient because:
A. it does not take into account that the costs of reducing consumption are the same for all individuals.
B. affected firms ignore regulations, for example, by dumping toxic waste illegally.
C. it does not take negative externalities into account.
D. it does not take into account the fact that the costs of reducing consumption may differ among individuals.
Answer: D
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