Which of These Might Be Considered a Positive Externality

question 108

Multiple Choice

Which of these might be considered a positive externality?

• A) better fishing resulting from increased lake temperatures generated by a nearby power plant
• B) individuals who did not receive a flu shot yet did not catch the flu because those around them did receive the shot
• C) the pollination of an orange grove due to bees kept by a nearby beekeeper
• D) All of these may be viewed as positive externalities.

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Definitions:

Joint Venture

A business arrangement in which two or more parties agree to pool their resources for the purpose of accomplishing a specific task or project.