An Example of a Positive Externality Is

question 89

Multiple Choice

An example of a positive externality is:

• A)pollution because it affects people not directly involved with producing it.
• B)a homeowner's maintenance of a beautiful lawn because this creates a benefit for neighbors.
• C)monopoly creation.
• D)driving a car that emits pollution.
• E)cigarette smoking because this imposes an indirect cost on people around the smoker.

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Definitions:

Testosterone

A steroid hormone found in both men and women but at higher levels in men, playing a key role in the development of male reproductive tissues and secondary sexual characteristics.

Hormone

A chemical substance produced in the body that regulates and controls the activity of certain cells or organs.

Affective Aggression

A type of aggression that is driven by emotions, particularly anger or hostility, rather than by a strategic desire to achieve a specific goal.

Negative Emotion

A type of emotional response characterized by feelings of sadness, anger, or fear, that is typically regarded as unpleasant or undesirable.