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Unit 1
Externalities and Public Goods
Positive Externalities
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Positive externalities occur when the actions of an individual or business engaging in a market exchange unintentionally benefit third parties who are not involved in the transaction. A common example is education. When people pursue higher education, they not only gain personal knowledge and skills that benefit their future earnings but also so...
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Positive externalities occur when a third party benefits from an economic transaction without being directly involved.
Take vaccines as an example. When an individual is vaccinated, they not only develop immunity but also contribute to reducing its transmission within the community.
In the market, vaccines are provided at a quantit...
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