Evaluating Policies for Traffic Congestion
A major city is experiencing severe traffic congestion during peak hours. One proposed solution is to build more highways to increase road capacity. A second proposal is to implement a 'congestion charge,' a fee for driving in the city center during peak times. Evaluate the effectiveness of each proposal in addressing the discrepancy between the private costs of driving (e.g., fuel, time for the individual driver) and the social costs of driving (e.g., increased travel time for all drivers, pollution, noise). Which proposal is more likely to lead to a more efficient outcome, and why?
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