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Sometimes these indirect effects are tiny. But when they are large they can become problematic—what economists call externalities. Externalities are among the main reasons governments intervene in the ...

Sometimes these indirect effects are tiny. But when they are large they can become problematic—what economists call externalities. Externalities are among the main reasons governments intervene in the ...

Oberholzer-Gee, Felix, and Miki Mitsunari. "Information Regulation: Do the Victims of Externalities Pay Attention?" Journal of Regulatory Economics 30, no. 2 (August 2006): 141–158.

This is the first tool to calculate clothing’s “true cost,” using a scientific model to measure a garment's environmental and ...

This study finds that OPEC’s market power has unintentionally reduced global carbon emissions by limiting oil production, offsetting some climate damage despite the economic inefficiencies associated ...

The question of whether Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies should be subject to capital gains taxation has been bandied about ...

It’s time to explore systemic frameworks for privacy valuation that reflect the potential costs and benefits of sharing data.

Market power reduces equilibrium quantities and distorts production, typically causing welfare losses. However, as Buchanan (1969) noted, market power may mitigate overproduction from negative ...

The market for education loans in India has evolved significantly over the years, with the outstanding portfolio under ...

The government’s previous attempt to introduce a pollution tax, the so-called eco levy, through the Finance Bill, 2024 ...

The nature of the EU's Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive is a result of its role in the EU Green Deal and EU ...