Externality
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This discusses the impact of externality on organizations
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An externality is a spill over from an economic activity. It is often referred to as a by-product of the market mechanism (supply equals demand). Negative externalities are often viewed as examples of market failure, in other words, the market mechanism creates a level of consumption / production that is higher than ...
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