Practice Externalities - 9 | Chapter: Microeconomics | IB MYP Grade 10: Individuals & Societies - Economics
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is a positive externality? Provide an example.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about activities that provide benefits to others.

Question 2

Easy

Define a negative externality.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider examples where harm is caused to others.

Practice 4 more questions and get performance evaluation

Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What is an externality?

  • A direct transaction between buyers and sellers
  • An effect on unrelated third parties
  • A government regulation

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about what happens when one person's action affects others.

Question 2

True or False: Positive externalities can cause costs to others.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the nature of benefits vs. costs.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Analyze how a new public transportation system can create positive externalities in a community.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider broader societal effects that arise from improved travel options.

Question 2

Critically evaluate the role of government regulation in controlling negative externalities associated with industrial pollution.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the trade-offs between environmental protection and economic growth.

Challenge and get performance evaluation