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Vicarious liability for employers promotes economic efficiency when
O potential victims are uniformed about the risk of harm
O the employer is in the best position to ensure that employees exercise reasonable precaution and have the necessary safety equipment
O when injuries are incompensable
O when the probability of harm is greater than average

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