Which of the following is an example of a positive externality?

A. A person burning trash and emitting smoke toward an apartment complex
B. A person throwing away the packaging of a new computer
C. A person buying organic produce to enjoy later in the week
D. A person using a bird feeder attracts songbirds to his or her neighbor's yard


Answer: D

Sociology

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