negative
externalities---
Costs flowing to others not involved in the direct trade, consumption, and/or
manufacture of a good (information included) or service. Negative externality costs could be just
about anything, including the “cost” of interrupting another’s tranquillity. And,
unfortunately, misinformation is oft times manufactured and transmitted near
the speed of light on purpose. Negative externality costs from misinformation
are hard to measure. Legend has it they could be quite high to some mates
and to the entire economic system as well. See positive
externalities.