causes of market failure: positive externalities

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define positive externality

is a benefit enjoyed by the third party as a result of an economic transaction

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2

what should be higher on a benefit and cost diagram

MSB should be higher than MPB

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what is the role of the government in this case

to promote policies and legislations that promote positive externalities so the economy can address market failure.

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4

what is represented in the lined triangle

the net welfare gain or positive externality. sits between MSB MPB lines and above the lower eq

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