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Question : Externalities refer to:

Option 1: Costs or benefits that spill over to third parties not directly involved in a transaction
  

Option 2: Costs or benefits incurred by the government
 

Option 3: Costs or benefits incurred by businesses only

 

Option 4: Costs or benefits incurred by consumers only


Team Careers360 13th Jan, 2024
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Team Careers360 20th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Costs or benefits that spill over to third parties not directly involved in a transaction
  


Solution : The correct answer is (a) Costs or benefits that spill over to third parties not directly involved in a transaction.

Externalities refer to the costs or benefits that result from the production or consumption of goods and services but are experienced by individuals or groups who are not directly involved in the transaction. These spillover effects can have either positive or negative impacts on third parties.

On the other hand, positive externalities occur when a transaction generates benefits for third parties. For instance, if a person invests in education and acquires valuable skills, not only does that individual benefit but society as a whole benefits from having a more educated and productive workforce.

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