Externality

C1 16+

Synonyms of externality

Antonyms of externality

Collocations of externality

negative externality
Frequency: 80 %

The factory's pollution is a negative externality that affects the surrounding community.

positive externality
Frequency: 75 %

Investing in education can create positive externalities by improving society as a whole.

social cost
Frequency: 70 %

The social cost of smoking includes healthcare expenses and lost productivity.

market failure
Frequency: 65 %

When externalities are not accounted for, it can lead to market failure.

external cost
Frequency: 60 %

The company failed to account for the external costs of its production, leading to environmental damage.

Idiomatic Expressions for externality

  • Phrase: negative externality
    Meaning: A cost that is suffered by a third-party as a result of an economic transaction, but not reflected in the price paid by the parties involved in the transaction.
    Usage: An example of a negative externality is pollution emitted by a factory, which harms the health of nearby residents without the factory being held accountable for those costs.