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Which of the following is an activity of government that is not an activity of private firms?
A. Enforcing involuntary transactions.
B. Paying equitable wages
C. Creating positive externalities.
D. Pursuing economic efficiency 

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a) enforcing contracts between private parties.

b) providing public financing when appropriate.

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D. The coercive power of government only increases private-sector risk.

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