Externalities exist when individuals impose costs or confer benefits on others but don't have an incentive to take those costs or benefits into account.

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Externalities occur when an individual's actions have an impact on others without any compensation or payment for that impact. This can result in costs or benefits being imposed on others without any incentive for the individual to consider them.

Externalities Exist When Individuals Impose Costs or Confer Benefits on Others