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Negative externalities occur when the production or consumption of a good or service imposes a cost on third parties who are not involved in the transaction, leading to a market failure where the social cost exceeds the private cost. Addressing Negative externalities often requires government intervention, such as taxes or regulations, to align private incentives with social welfare.
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