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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Definitions:

Deadweight Loss

The decrease in economic productivity that happens when a good or service does not reach, or cannot reach, its equilibrium point.

Consumer Surplus

The difference between the maximum amount consumers are willing to pay for a good or service and the actual amount they do pay.

Tax Revenue

The wealth accumulated by governments through the process of taxation.

Consumer Surplus

Consumer surplus is the difference between the total amount consumers are willing and able to pay for a good or service and the total amount they actually pay.