Question 4: Q4 a) Why do externalities lead to inefficient outcomes? Explain why allocating property rights might help solve this problem.  Q4 b) In what real-world circumstances might this approach be easier to implement and why?

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Q4 a) Why do externalities lead to inefficient outcomes? Explain why allocating property
rights might help solve this problem. 
Q4 b) In what real-world circumstances might this approach be easier to implement and
why? 

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