externality

noun

ex·ter·nal·i·ty ˌek-ˌstər-ˈna-lə-tē

plural externalities

: the quality or state of being external or externalized

: something that is external

: a secondary or unintended consequence

pollution and other externalities of manufacturing

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Modern economies blend capitalism with socialism to address challenges like inequality, market failures and negative externalities, like when a business harms the environment. —

H. Sami Karaca, The Conversation, 13 Jan. 2025 However, addressing negative externalities is not a one-size-fits-all solution. —

Martin Jarzebowski, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025 Goods with large positive externalities are not well allocated in unregulated markets. —

Aine Seitz McCarthy, The Mercury News, 3 Jan. 2025 At the same time, competitive pressures are forcing the hand of virtually every CEO to deploy AI across their value chain, whatever the externalities involved. —

Alexander Puutio, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for externality