Economic Analysis of Social Issues 1st Edition by Alan Grant

Exercise 10

Harry's neighbor Tom has recently installed a new floodlight on his porch. The floodlight has a sensor that turns tl1e lights on at dusk and off at dawn. Unfortunately, the bright floodlight happens to shine right into Harry's bedroom. Harry tried to have a conversation witl1 Tom about the light, but Tom says that the light is on a sensor, and so there is nothing he can do. Harry has determined that he has two options: (1) purchase blackout curtains or (2) file a complaint with the city that Harry and Tom live in. (Harry believes Tom may be violating a local ordinance.) What are some pros and cons of each of these solutions?