Positive Externalities Are Created When

question 17

Multiple Choice

Positive externalities are created when

• A) other consumers reduce their demand for coffee and price thereby declines.
• B) farmers spray pesticide in their fields and it washes into the local river after the first rainstorm.
• C) your neighbor plants beautiful trees and flowers in her yard.
• D) you purchase the "Mona Lisa" and lock it in a vault.

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Definitions:

Majoritarian

A governing principle where the majority's preferences or decisions are prioritized in the political process.

Pluralist

An advocate of a system in which power is distributed among multiple groups, allowing for a balance and a degree of influence in decision-making processes from varied social, economic, and cultural interests.

Gridlock

A situation in government where no progress is made due to the inability of the parties to reach a consensus or compromise, often resulting in legislative inaction.

Legislation

The process by which statutory laws are enacted by a legislative body through the proposal, debate, and voting on new bills.