A Regional Airport Decides to Extend a Runway,increasing the Amount

question 37

Essay

A regional airport decides to extend a runway,increasing the amount of noise pollution on nearby homes.Assume that an optimal corrective tax can be applied.Should that tax be paid as compensation to the nearby homeowners? How might compensating the homeowners change their (and potentially others)incentives?

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