Market failure occurs when ABC Chemical Co. does not take into account spillover costs. Therefore, the firm produces

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When a firm does not account for spillover costs (externalities), it typically produces more than the socially optimal level of output because it does not bear the full cost of production. This leads to a lower price than what would be charged if those external costs were internalized.

Market Failure Occurs When ABC Chemical Co