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,


1


heightens computer addiction,


2


and


deleteriously impacts the brain.


3


Indeed, online pornography can be addictive, harm-


ing work productivity and relationships.


4


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?