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Latest revision as of 17:44, July 13, 2016
A positive externality is a benefit to third parties who did not incur the costs of the activity. An example of a positive externality is music played in a public park, to the enjoyment of anyone there or in earshot of the music.
Often externalities are negative rather than positive.