Explain Why a Producer Who Is Causing External Costs Does

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Essay

Explain why a producer who is causing external costs does not have the incentive to reduce these costs.

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Definitions:

Average Cost

The total cost of production divided by the quantity of output produced, representing the cost per unit of output.

Marginal Cost

The rise in overall expenses incurred from manufacturing an extra unit of a good or service.

Economic Profit

The separation between total proceeds and cumulative costs, covering both explicit financial outlays and implied expenses.

Opportunity Costs

The loss of potential gain from other alternatives when one particular alternative is chosen over others.