Bad Snow Fall in London?
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Last winter’s snowfalls highlighted the concept of the economic problem. Local Authorities had limited supplies of grit, but almost unlimited demand.
The limited supply of road grit in London and other cities forced Councils into making choices about which roads. , and which pavements were to be gritted. But the same principle applies today as Camden Council announced that they have 2,000 shovels ready for public use to help clear pavements of snow.
Who would you decide has the most pressing need for these shovels?
Is it a good use of scarce ratepayers’s funds to provide these shovels, particularly if there is a snow free winter?
Alternatively which roads would you grit first in your area?
On the other hand what are the external benefits of clearing roads and pavements, and do they outweigh the external costs of untreated paths and highways?
Some of the hidden costs for a council are outlined here..
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