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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. creating a monopoly
  d. driving a car that emits pollution
  e. cigarette smoking because this imposes an indirect cost on people around the smoker

Question 2

Which of the following would not be considered a role of the government?
 a. promoting competition
  b. providing public goods
  c. providing externalities
  d. regulating natural monopolies
  e. safeguarding private property and enforcing contracts


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mariahkathleeen

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Reply #1 on: Jul 1, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

C


c0205847

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Reply 2 on: Jul 1, 2018
Excellent

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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