> The basic idea of the economy is people can earn the right to energy, and then direct it to a goal of their choosing. Or is it that people (through governmen

> The basic idea of the economy is people can earn the right to energy, and then direct it to a goal of their choosing. Or is it that people (through government) decide what’s allowed to do in the market, and things with negative externalities are banned or taxed? I can’t decide to buy an incandescent lightbulb and put my money towards more electricity to drive it.