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Explain why an external cost leads to an over-allocation of resources to the production of a good.
Herd Immunity
A form of indirect protection from infectious diseases that occurs when a large percentage of a population has become immune to an infection, thereby providing a measure of protection for individuals who are not immune.
Vaccinated Community
A population in which a majority of members have received vaccinations against specific diseases, contributing to herd immunity.
Epidemiological Resistance
Refers to the decreased effectiveness of medical treatments, such as antibiotics or vaccines, due to the adaptive changes in disease-causing organisms.
Medicalization of Beauty
The process by which beauty standards are influenced and defined by medical and cosmetic industries, often promoting particular aesthetic norms.
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