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Legal Liability as a Mechanism to Internalize Externalities
Legal frameworks and institutions can compel individuals and firms to internalize the costs of their actions by holding them legally liable for the harm they inflict on others. This principle of liability forces the responsible party to face the consequences of their decisions, typically by requiring them to provide financial compensation to those who were harmed.
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