Synthetic clothing releases fibers during the washing process, which then end up poisoning rivers, lakes, and oceans. Fish and other wildlife consume the microfibers, accumulating toxins in their bodies that can become concentrated as they travel up the food chain. The production of synthetic clothing is an example of market failure due to: a) the nature of public goods.
b) asymmetric information
c) external costs
d) misinformation

Banana computers has decided to procure processing chips required for its laptops from external suppliers instead of manufacturing them in their own facilities. how will this decision affect the firm? a. the firm will be protected against the principal-agent problem. b. the firm's administrative costs will be low because of necessary bureaucracy. c. the firm will have more flexibility in purchasing and comparing prices of goods and services. d. the firm will have high-powered incentives, such as hourly wages and salaries.