cite examples of situations where individual gain comes at the expense of the rest of the society's welfare

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2007-06-22 20:23:22 · 3 answers · asked by ampalaya 1 in Social Science ➔ Economics

Most unlawful activities are examples. There are also things that most of us do such as driving at rush hour and using fossil fuels.

2007-06-22 21:47:54 · answer #1 · answered by meg 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Sale of heroine to addicts and others. Benefits the seller but has social and economic costs on society as a whole.

2007-06-22 20:47:11 · answer #2 · answered by bullswool888 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋

Insider trading... look up Enron.

2007-06-22 20:26:22 · answer #3 · answered by WarmthintheCold 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋