💼 Pre-MBA Exam Prep

Externalities in economics are:

A International trade effects
B Costs or benefits affecting third parties not involved in the transaction
C Market equilibrium effects
D Government subsidies

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Externalities: positive (vaccination benefits society) or negative (pollution harms others). Market prices don't reflect these → market failure. Solutions: taxes, subsidies, regulation.

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