When Does a Private Solution to a Negative Externality Fail

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Essay

When does a private solution to a negative externality fail to allocate resources efficiently?

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Definitions:

Economic Thinking

The process of making decisions based on the efficient allocation of scarce resources.

Personal Benefits

Are advantages or favorable outcomes that accrue directly to an individual as a result of their actions or decisions.

Public Sector

The part of the economy composed of both public services and public enterprises, owned and operated by the government.

Public Choice Analysis

A study that applies economic principles to political science, focusing on the behavior of voters, politicians, and government officials.