Discuss How Benjamin Banneker Uses Jefferson's Words in the Declaration

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Essay

Discuss how Benjamin Banneker uses Jefferson's words in the Declaration of Independence to argue against Jefferson. How does Banneker characterize Jefferson's ownership of slaves?

Understand the concept of marginal private and social benefits and costs.

Identify the role of government intervention in correcting market failures due to externalities.

Explain how taxes, subsidies, and other policy measures can be used to achieve socially optimal levels of production and consumption.

Describe network externalities and their impact on market outcomes.

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