In: Economics
What are external costs? When external costs are present, will market allocation result in too much or too little output of the good relative to the ideal efficiency level?
What is a public good? Provide an example, and explain why it is a public good.
What is a public good? Provide an example, and explain why it is a public good.
Typed answers only
External Cost:- External cost is a cost when it is imposed on third party when goods and services are produced and consumed.
When external cost is positive market allocation is high when negativity there is under allocation of resources because over and under allocation, cost of production whether high or low.
Public good:- It is a good which is non-excludable and non-rivalrous. Individuals cannot be excluded by using this and enjoyed without paying for it.
Elasticity, park,defense, light house,clean air etc. are the perfect examples of public goods. Every one can use this equally and this product or services are non excludable. No one can buy this product for their personal use.
Public good:- It is a good which is non-excludable and non-rivalrous. Individuals cannot be excluded by using this and enjoyed without paying for it.
Elasticity, park,defense, light house,clean air etc. are the perfect examples of public goods. Every one can use this equally and this product or services are non excludable. No one can buy this product for their personal use.