Santa Fe College Positive Externalities of Gun Ownership Discussion
I’m stuck on a Law question and need an explanation.
Understanding Externalities
Before you begin, please note that this post is no way designed to be political. The purpose is to look at a current topic of discussion and discuss it from an economic perspective. Therefore, please do not respond with any hate nor distasteful language. We all have opinions that should be respected, however you should use economic reasoning in your discussion. The appearance of unprofessional or distasteful language will result in a zero for the assignment and other potential consequences.
Please read the article “Positive Externalities of Gun Ownership” and answer the following questions. I do not condone nor endorse the article. It is merely selected for academic purposes.
- Briefly summarize the article and explain how it relates to the subject of externalities as discussed in class. (Please be thorough enough so that you convey to me that you understand both the argument presented the articles and the concept of externalities as discussed in class)
- Do you think that the author makes a convincing argument? Please explain your answer (for example, if you object to the argument then please list and explain your objections. If you agree, then please say why you do).