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Bob-Dole

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What is meant by the term internalizing an externality? How does a Pigovian tax or subsidy internalize an externality?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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An increase in the quantity of a product supplied is caused by an increase in the price of the product.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false



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Answer to Question 1

Internalizing an externality refers to transferring the external benefit or cost to the producer or consumer that generates the externality. A Pigovian tax transfers a negative externality in production back to the producer, which reduces the supply of the product and results in an efficient level of output. A Pigovian subsidy transfers a positive externality in consumption back to the consumer, which increases the demand for the product and results in an efficient level of output.

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