Which of the following statements best defines economic damages in civil litigation?

It refers to the intentional nonperformance of duties which results in economic losses to the claimant.

B)	It refers to the economic loss suffered by businesses as a result of the negligence of a defendant.

C)	It refers to the monetary compensation that is awarded in civil litigation against losses.

D)	It refers to the economic loss suffered by businesses as a result of lack of knowledge or ignorance of law.