​The majority of economists believe that the social benefit of mandating measles vaccines for all Americans (except those with compelling medical reasons) would exceed the social cost.

Social Benefit

The total advantage or positive impact on society from an action or policy, including both direct effects and externalities.

Social Cost

Represents the total cost of an action or decision, including both the private costs borne by individuals directly involved and external costs to society as a whole.

Measles Vaccines

Medical injections that provide immunity against the measles virus, preventing measles disease.