In Chapter 11, Tietenberg and Lewis note that market imperfections are a major cause of unsustainable development. What are some examples of market imperfections that hamper efforts to achieve sustainable development? Do such imperfections always lead to unsustainable outcomes? What are some economic incentive policies that might facilitate a transition from unsustainable to sustainable activities?

In Chapter 11, Tietenberg and Lewis note that market imperfections are a major cause of unsustainable development. What are some examples of market imperfections that hamper efforts to achieve sustainable development? Do such imperfections always lead to unsustainable outcomes? What are some economic incentive policies that might facilitate a transition from unsustainable to sustainable activities?

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