Which public policy is most effective in addressing a negative externality by internalizing its social costs?

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Published
1 Jun 2019
Last updated
28 May 2026

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To correct a negative externality, the government can impose a tax on the product responsible, which helps incorporate the external costs into its market price. Other approaches like government control or outright bans are less practical, while subsidies would encourage production, worsening the externality.

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