externalities

[US]/[ˌɛkˈstɜːrnəlɪti]/
[UK]/[ˌɛkˈstɜːrnəlɪti]/
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Translation

n. (economics)A cost or benefit that affects a party not directly involved in the transaction.
n.An external cost or benefit imposed on a third party who did not agree to it.
n. (plural)Costs or benefits that affect a party who did not choose to incur that cost or benefit.

Phrases & Collocations

externalities analysis

positive externalities

negative externalities

internalizing externalities

externalities exist

addressing externalities

reducing externalities

externalities impact

market externalities

assessing externalities

Example Sentences

the factory's pollution created negative externalities for nearby residents.

governments often try to internalize externalities through taxes or subsidies.

positive externalities, like education, benefit society as a whole.

addressing climate change requires considering the global externalities of carbon emissions.

the presence of a beautiful park generates positive externalities for the neighborhood.

noise pollution is a common example of negative externalities in urban areas.

market failures often arise due to the presence of unpriced externalities.

internalizing the externalities of smoking can justify higher taxes on tobacco products.

the social cost of driving includes externalities like traffic congestion and accidents.

analyzing externalities is crucial for designing effective environmental policies.

a key challenge is quantifying the monetary value of externalities.

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