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Environmental Economics and Sustainability
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What is an externality?
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A cost or benefit that arises from a transaction but is not reflected in the market price.
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An externality is a cost or benefit that arises from a transaction but is not reflected in the market price. This can occur when the production or consumption of a good or service affects third parties who are not directly involved in the transaction.