Economics B A-Level
Negative externalities
What Negative externalities means in Economics B A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Negative externalities
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
Impacts of emissions and waste on third parties.
Topics that use Negative externalities
- Ethical issues (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
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Using Negative externalities in the exam
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