Should the government consider subsidizing Lo-Jack purchases

Purchasing and Supply Chain Management
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The Lo-Jack recovery system allows the police to track stolen cars.  As a result, they not only recover 90% of Lo-Jack-equipped cars that are stolen but also arrest many auto thieves and shut down many "chop shops" that take apart stolen vehicles to get at their used parts.  Thus Lo-Jack provides both private benefits and positive externalities. Should the government consider subsidizing Lo-Jack purchases?

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