The Clear Plastic Company's plant discharges large quantities of toxic chemicals into some groundwater sources. Residents in the surrounding area have higher medical bills because of Clear Plastic's pollution. As long as Clear Plastic Company is allowed to emit pollution and ignore any externalities, the firm will
A) overproduce.
B) under produce.
C) charge too high a price for its output.
D) be absorbing the full value of its social costs.
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