5. Market Failure and Government

Externalities — Quiz

Test your understanding of externalities with 5 practice questions.

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Practice Questions

Question 1

Which of the following best defines a negative externality?

Question 2

A positive externality occurs when:

Question 3

What is the relationship between social cost and private cost in the presence of a negative externality?

Question 4

Which of the following is an example of a corrective policy tool for a negative externality?

Question 5

When a positive externality exists, how does the social benefit compare to the private benefit?