online-pornography-predicts-a-number-of-negative-outcomes
Online pornography predicts a number of negative outcomes. Viewing pornography
causes interest in deviant and illegal behaviours,
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heightens computer addiction,
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and
deleteriously impacts the brain.
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Indeed, online pornography can be addictive, harm-
ing work productivity and relationships.
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Use economic theory to argue that internet
pornography constitutes a negative consumption externality. From a policy perspective,
how would you deal with this problem? Is the optimal rate of online pornography zero?