When a Consumer Wants to Own a Unique Good Because

question 30

Multiple Choice

When a consumer wants to own a unique good because "no one else has it," what is this an example of?

• A) switching costs, which are negative externalities
• B) the snob effect, which is a negative externality
• C) network benefits, which are positive externalities
• D) the bandwagon effect, which is a positive externality

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