Externality


Updated on 26/10/2022
Définition
Sens technique
Situation in which the action of an economic agent affects, but this not being his purpose, the status of other agents, even though they are not involved: they have not been consulted and have not received (if the influence is negative) nor paid (if it is positive) any compensation. An externality can be positive or negative. It can be the result of an act of production or consumption.
Source
According to OFB
Thématiques associées
Review status
Soumis au comité de relecture.