Saturday, November 22, 2008

Unit 1: Negative externalities associated with binge drinking

Another example from the BBC of negative externalities associated with binge drinking and a possible solution trialled by the government

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7741067.stm

This clip also shows the private cost of excessive drinking by the young

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/7743321.stm

a) What negative externalities associated with binge drinking are identified in the clip?
b) What possible solution is being trialled by the government?
c) To what extent do you believe such schemes will reduce the market failure associated with binge drinking?

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