Friday, December 23, 2011

Unit 1: Negative externalities from pop concerts

A few clear examples in this BBC news story

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-16312806

a) What are the negative externalities arising from the Hyde Park concerts listed in the article?
b) Explain why these are negative externalities
c) What form of action is the government suggesting to reduce the market failure?
d) How likely is such a course of action to reduce the market failure and lead to a more socially optimum output?

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