Explanation of education as a positive externality
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Education is often used as an example of a positive externality. Are the external benefits greater for elementary, secondary, or college education? Explain.
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This solution explains why education is often cited as an example of a positive externality, and gives detailed reasoning for which of elementary, secondary and college education provides the greatest benefit to society.
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An externality is a benefit or a cost to society as a result of the production of a particular good or service. A positive externality benefits society but that benefit is not transferred directly to the provider of the good or service. Schools provide educational services in return for money, either ...
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