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# Luke Allingham In theory, yes.  The problem with Pigouvian taxes is...

*August 28, 2025 — Comment Archer T. Ships replied to Luke Allingham's comment.*

Luke Allingham In theory, yes.  The problem with Pigouvian taxes is that not everyone agrees on what constitutes an externality, and they sometimes become a mechanism of moralistic social control (such as hefty taxes on cigarettes, weed, and porn).