Chapter 7 - Market Failure And Resource Allocation Flashcards

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COSTS OR BENEFITS ASSOCIATED WITH THE PRODUCTION OR CONSUMPTION OF A GOOD OR SERVICE THAT FLOW ON TO PARTIES EXTERNAL TO THE MARKET TRANSACTION

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SPILLOVERS OR EXTERNALITIES

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WHEN THOSE WHO DO NOT PAY FOR A PRODUCT ARE EXCLUDED FROM ITS BENEFIT

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EXCLUSION PRINCIPLE

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GOODS AND SERVICES THAT ARE NOT PROVIDED BY THE MARKET SYSTEM, AS THEY ARE INDIVISIBLE AND OFTEN NOT BOUND BY THE EXCLUSION PRINCIPLE

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PUBLIC GOODS

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GOODS AND SERVICES THAT ARE BOTH INDIVISIBLE AND NOT SUBJECT TO THE EXCLUSION PRINCIPLE

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PURE PUBLIC GOODS

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WHEN PEOPLE CAN RECEIVE BENEFITS FROM THE CONSUMPTION OF A GOOD OR SERVICE WITHOUT CONTRIBUTING DIRECTLY TO ITS COSTS

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FREE-RIDER PROBLEM

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