Externalities Else Blough
Externalities- the impact an economic transaction has on a third party which is uninvolved in the transaction.
Negative Externalities Negative externalities are the negative side effects an economic transaction or a business has on a third party. Some examples- air pollution, water pollution, car conjestion or second hand smoke.
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Positive Externalities A positive externality occurs when a transaction creates benefits for a uninvolved third party. Some examples are – Flu Shots and other vaccinations, when people improve their house or yard,
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