John paints the exterior of his house and, as a result, his neighbor Christine is able to sell her home for $5,000 more than she could have before. John's house painting:

a. creates a negative externality for Christine.
b. shows John is a free rider.
c. results in an efficient market outcome for both.
d. creates a positive externality for Christine.
e. was poorly done.


d

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