Question

The United States Food and Drug Administration requires manufacturers of processed foods to publish nutrition information on the packaging at a considerable cost to the firms. How does this requirement affect economic​ efficiency? A. It moves the market toward economic efficiency because the additional information represents a positive externality that the FDA is forcing firms to internalize. B. It moves the market toward economic efficiency by reducing the market failure caused by a lack of​ information, enabling consumers to make better informed decisions regarding nutrition. C. It moves the market away from economic efficiency because the additional cost of​ labeling, which is not accounted for in the market​ price, creates a market failure. D. It moves the market away from economic efficiency because the additional cost of labeling adds little value but raises the price of food above marginal cost.

Answer 1

A. It moves the market toward economic efficiency because the additional information represents a positive externality that the FDA is forcing firms to internalize.

Step-by-step explanation:

• The US food and drug administration needs to follow some standard procedure such as the placing of labels and identifying marks on the products so as to provide additional information to the consumers and clients. This helps both consumers and the company by setting up goodwill and enhances their productivity.