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by Amy Green 6 min read

Negative consumption externalities

Negative externalities associated with consumption are any negative effect on third parties as a result of the acquisition and use of goods and services. An example of a commonly discussed external cost of consumption is the amount of waste plastic discarded after use.

Negative production externalities

Negative production externalities are any negative impact on a third party as a result of the process of production and distribution of goods and services.

Remedies

Goods that are polluting could be subject to taxation, which could help reduce production to a more socially efficient and sustainable level.

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