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3.8.4 Costs and benefits of externality policies
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Why Governments Intervene

Why Governments Intervene

A policy correcting a negative externality can move output closer to the socially efficient quantity, because the costs imposed on third parties are taken into account. It can also reduce the harm itself, producing benefits such as cleaner air, less waste and better health.

3.8.4 Costs and benefits of externality policies Lesson

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  3. /3.8.4 Costs and benefits of externality policies

Step-by-step lessons on OCR GCSE Economics 3.8.4 Costs and benefits of externality policies. Each one builds up to exam-style questions. Build a solid grasp of supply and demand and cost/revenue calculations before tackling the evaluation-heavy policy topics.

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