The public smoking of cigarettes generates costs to society from second-hand smoke, therefore, cigarette production imposes costs on people who do not smoke. Moreover, private consumption of cigarettes can start apartment building and wild fires that also impose costs on non-smokers. Luckily, fire extinguishers can help prevent the spread of fires.

The public smoking of cigarettes generates costs to society from second-hand smoke, therefore, cigarette production imposes costs on people who do not smoke. Moreover, private consumption of cigarettes can start apartment building and wild fires that also impose costs on non-smokers. Luckily, fire extinguishers can help prevent the spread of fires.

Microeconomics

13th Edition

ISBN:9781337617406

Author:Roger A. Arnold

Publisher:Roger A. Arnold

Chapter17: Market Failure: Externalities, Public Goods, And Asymmetric Information

Section17.3: Environmental Policy

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