Provide an example of a negative externality which does not involve carbon. It should be well thought out and provide enough detail for the reader to fully understand your example.

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Provide an example of a positive externality which does not involve carbon. It should be well thought out and provide enough detail for the reader to fully understand your example (2-3 sentences).

Provide an example of a negative externality which does not involve carbon. It should be well thought out and provide enough detail for the reader to fully understand your example (2-3 sentences).

Explain how negative externalities can contribute to a lack of sustainability?

Describe four externalities associated with carbon? Provide at least one example of a positive externality and at least one example of a negative externality.

Describe 2 additional situations where it might make sense to use a Pigouvian tax.

Describe 3 challenges associated with implementing a Pigouvian tax. Consider criticisms of Pigouvian taxes that you came across in the readings.

Explain whether or not you think that a Pigouvian carbon tax is a good option for internalizing externalities associated with carbon. Consider economic, social and environmental factors. Are you in favor of a Pigouvian tax in other situations?

Choose a carbon tax rate that you feel is appropriate (in dollars per ton) and justify that value.

Describe two alternatives to a carbon tax for mitigating the impacts of externalities associated with carbon. Explain why you think these options could be effective?

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