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What is Market Failure?

Category: Marketing

1Definition

When free markets fail to allocate resources efficiently, causing economic inefficiency.

2Context

Justifies government intervention. Examples include monopolies and externalities.

3Example

Pollution is a market failure—polluters do not pay the full cost of their actions.

⚠Common Trap

Market failure does not automatically mean government can do better.

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