A Positive Externality

question 477

Multiple Choice

A positive externality

• A)causes the product to be overproduced.
• B)provides an additional benefit to market participants.
• C)benefits consumers because it results in a lower equilibrium price.
• D)is a benefit to a market bystander.

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