Externalities Flashcards

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External costs means

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A negative effect to a third party from the production or a consumer good

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5 examples of negative consumption

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  1. Vehicle pollution
  2. Household waste
  3. Noise pollution from neighbours
  4. Air pollution from smokers
  5. Traffic congestion
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3
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External benefits

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A positive effect to a third party from the production or consumption of a good

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4
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3 external benefits of education

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  1. Getting a job
  2. If people are educated they can open a business like hotel, restaurant, shops which can satisfy people’s wants and needs
  3. Literate rate
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5
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Vaccinations

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Vaccinations create external benefits because when one person gets a flu shot that reduces not only the probability that they’re going to get flue but also other people want get it too

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