Superior Outcome of Input Taxes Over Output Taxes
When addressing an externality from a specific input, a tax on that input is more effective than a general tax on the final product. While both policies can decrease the polluter's profits and reduce the external costs they impose on others, the targeted input tax results in a more favorable outcome for the polluting firm and potentially for the affected party as well.
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