Explain How a Pollution Tax on Automobiles Would Work Toward

question 38

Essay

Explain how a pollution tax on automobiles would work toward effectively internalizing an external cost.

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Definitions:

Oligopolist

An oligopolist is a participant within an oligopoly, which is a market structure characterized by a small number of firms dominating the industry, often leading to limited competition and higher prices for consumers.

Profit

The financial gain realized when the amount of revenue gained from a business activity exceeds the expenses, costs, and taxes needed to sustain the activity.

Long Run

A period of time in economics during which all factors of production and costs are variable, and all adjustments can be made within the economy.

Concentration Ratio

A measure of the market share held by the largest firms within an industry.