We suggest clarifying that externalities are one part of societal costs and benefits by replacing “(or externalities)” with “including externalities.” For instance, oftentimes the value included in the price of a good or service results in an impact to well-being, but the value in the price of a good or service is not an externality. Further, internalities are another part of societal costs and benefits.
We suggest clarifying that externalities are one part of societal costs and benefits by replacing “(or externalities)” with “including externalities.” For instance, oftentimes the value included in the price of a good or service results in an impact to well-being, but the value in the price of a good or service is not an externality. Further, internalities are another part of societal costs and benefits.