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Imposing a Tax on an Activity That Generates an External

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Imposing a tax on an activity that generates an external benefit will cause participants in the activity to increase the amount of the activity undertaken.


Definitions:

Perspective

A particular attitude toward or way of regarding something; a point of view that influences one's thoughts and behavior.

Severity of Punishment

The degree of harshness or intensity of a punishment imposed for criminal behavior, which can vary widely depending on the offense and jurisdiction.

General Deterrence

A strategy to discourage criminal behavior in the general population through the threat of punishment.

Individual Deterrence

A principle in criminal justice intended to discourage an individual from committing future offenses through the imposition of penalties.

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