People seldom break a line while waiting for checkout in a supermarket.In this example,________ is used to solve an externality.
A) the Coasian approach
B) the Pigouvian approach
C) a command-and-control mechanism
D) a social enforcement mechanism

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A social enforcement mechanism is used in this example. People adhere to the norm of waiting in line out of social obligation and pressure from others. This is an example of a non-governmental solution to an externality.

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