When Consuming a Good Creates Positive Externalities

question 38

Multiple Choice

When consuming a good creates positive externalities,

• A)private demand increases
• B)private demand decreases
• C)the private demand curve overstates the marginal social benefit of the good
• D)the private demand curve understates the marginal social benefit of the good
• E)the equilibrium quantity increases without government intervention

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