Tag: Climate Change
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Negative Externalities
Economic activities can impose unaccounted-for costs on society, known as negative externalities. These inefficiencies often lead to government interventions and have widespread implications, affecting issues as significant as climate change and public health.
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Maladaptation
Maladaptation refers to evolutionary traits that hinder an organism’s survival and reproduction, possibly leading to extinction. These traits may arise due to various factors, including rapid environmental changes and genetic constraints. Understanding maladaptation aids in conservation efforts and disease management.