Government failure is present when the government engages in an activity such as the setting of prices that interferes with competitive markets. the incentives confronted by political participants encourage counterproductive use of resources. externalities create perverse incentives that undermine the efficient use of resources. unethical and corrupt tactions are undertaken by some political officials. 00

Government failure is present when the government engages in an activity such as the setting of prices that interferes with competitive markets. the incentives confronted by political participants encourage counterproductive use of resources. externalities create perverse incentives that undermine the efficient use of resources. unethical and corrupt tactions are undertaken by some political officials. 00

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Chapter4: Markets In Action

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