When a Negative Externality Exists,as in the Case of Pollution,the

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Essay

When a negative externality exists,as in the case of pollution,the government may be able to restore the social optimum using three different solutions.Name them.

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Definitions:

Confirmation Bias

The inclination to seek out, interpret, prefer, and remember data in a manner that affirms one's existing beliefs or hypotheses.

Psychological Disorder

A mental disorder characterized by patterns of thought, behavior, or emotions that are significantly distressing, dysfunctional, or deviant from cultural norms.

Loneliness

A complex and often painful emotional response to isolation or lack of companionship.

Attributional Reformulation

A psychological theory proposing that people reinterpret events to align with their personal beliefs and attitudes, often in a way that reduces cognitive dissonance.