An individual firm has little incentive to voluntarily internalize any external costs it was creating because:
a. it would shift its cost curves downward

b. it would put it at a competitive disadvantage compared to its rivals.
c. it would have to increase output to make up for the added costs.
d. they do not care at all about other people.

b

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