Explain the difference between a positive production externality and a positive consumption externality

What will be an ideal response?


A positive production externality occurs when a firm produces a good and that production provides benefits to parties other than the firm. A positive consumption externality occurs when a person consumes a good and that consumption provides benefits to others who did not consume the good.

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