Practice Positive Externalities - 9.1 | Chapter: Microeconomics | IB MYP Grade 10: Individuals & Societies - Economics
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

Explain what a positive externality is in your own words.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about benefits that impact people beyond the main participants in a transaction.

Question 2

Easy

What is one example of a positive externality?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider activities that benefit the community.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What best describes a positive externality?

  • A. A cost incurred by third parties
  • B. A benefit received by third parties
  • C. A fee charged by the government

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the results of an activity that benefit the wider community.

Question 2

True or False: Positive externalities lead to market overproduction.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Remember how the market measures costs versus social benefits.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

A government is considering increasing funding for renewable energy initiatives that have positive externalities. Discuss the potential benefits and risks of this decision.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider both environmental and economic perspectives.

Question 2

Analyze how public transportation investments may create positive externalities in urban areas.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the broader socio-economic effects of improved transportation.

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