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Incentives and Externalities

Incentives and Externalities

Q Discussion Questions: 1. Externalities and the Environment Meyer describes the "Tragedy of the Commons." The IMF article explains how this type of problem is an example of an "externality." What is an externality? What might be a good government policy to solve the problem of the environmental externality that leads to high green house gas emissions? 2. Moral Hazard and Adverse Selection "Moral hazard" is a term often used in the context of peoples' behavior once they have insurance. Szuchman and Anderson explore the idea of moral hazard in personal relationships. How would you define moral hazard? Provide an example of moral hazard that you have observed in your own community or workplace. How does moral hazard differ from adverse selection? Provide an example to illustrate this concept.

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An externality is considered to be the cost or benefit being associated with an economic activity which is experienced by any third party. Any kind of external cost or benefit does not get reflected in the final cost or benefit of any good or service. The main reason behind the occurrence of externalities lies in terms of defining well the property rights. Some of the government policies can be initiated to solve the externality in the environment.