Nonsmoking sections in restaurants are designed to
A) prevent third parties from causing a market failure
B) increase demand by achieving market equilibrium
C) prevent free riders from incurring a negative externality
D) prevent third parties from incurring a negative externality
E) achieve market equilibrium which cannot be achieved without the designated sections

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Nonsmoking sections in restaurants are primarily designed to protect individuals who do not smoke from the negative externalities (such as secondhand smoke) caused by those who do smoke. This helps in preventing third parties (non-smokers) from incurring the negative externalities associated with smoking.

Nonsmoking Sections in Restaurants Are Designed to