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What is the socially optimal level of concerts in Hyde Park?

Jim Riley

23rd December 2011

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It seems those fortunate enough to live next to Hyde Park are increasingly bothered by the negative externalities arising from the concerts put on there. This BBC article is a good illustration of the difficulties involved at arriving at a socially-optimal level of production.

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Jim Riley

Jim co-founded tutor2u alongside his twin brother Geoff! Jim is a well-known Business writer and presenter as well as being one of the UK's leading educational technology entrepreneurs.