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externality

/ɛkˈstɜːnələti/

/ɛkˈstɜrnəlɪti/

externalitynoun

externalities

/ɛkˈstɜːnələti/

/ɛkˈstɜrnəlɪti/

Translations

внешний эффект

Pollution is a negative externality that affects the environment.

Загрязнение является отрицательным внешним эффектом, который влияет на окружающую среду.

Additional translations

побочный эффект

внешнее воздействие

Definitions

An economic side effect or consequence that affects an uninvolved third party; it can be either positive or negative.

Pollution is a common negative externality that affects the environment and public health.

A factor or element that is not considered in a decision-making process but has an impact on the outcome.

The company failed to account for the externality of increased traffic congestion when planning their new headquarters.

The quality or state of being external; exteriority.

Philosophers have long debated the externality of the physical world in relation to consciousness.

Synonyms

external factor

extrinsic quality

outside influence