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What are externalities ? Give an example of a positive externality and its impact on welfare of the people.

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Externalities refer to the benefits (or harms) a firm or an individual causes to another for which it is not paid (or penalised)

Example : Maintaining greenery by planting more trees by a chemical plant owner.

Impact : increases welfare by effectively controlling pollution, which has positive effect on health

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