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Title: The problem with externalities is essentially one of
Post by: Jgal on Oct 16, 2022
The problem with externalities is essentially one of

▸ the failure of the market to solve social problems.

▸ the inability of a firm in an industry characterized by increasing returns to scale to make positive profits if it sets price equal to marginal cost.

▸ asymmetric information.

▸ a failure of the market to generate socially valued outcomes.

▸ a discrepancy between private and social costs.


Title: The problem with externalities is essentially one of
Post by: mkql12 on Oct 16, 2022
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